{"data":{"id":"us-va/6vac20-130-40","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"6VAC20-130-40","heading":"Responsibilities of dealers","body":"It shall be the responsibility of dealers that transfer firearms in Virginia to comply with the following:\n\n1. Register with the  Department of State Police to obtain from the department a dealer identification number (DIN) and to access the  department's criminal history record  VCheck program by telephone or via the Internet.\n\n2. Prior to transferring any firearm, determine if the firearm is a \"firearm\" as defined in  this chapter and § 18.2-308.2:2 of the Code of Virginia.\n\n3. Deny the transfer of a handgun to a non-Virginia resident in accordance with 18  USC § 922(b)(3).\n\n4. Complete the VFTR form.\n\n5. Request a criminal history record information check prior to the transfer of any such firearm.\n\n6. Request a criminal history record check either by telephone, mail, VCheck, or other communication authorized by the Department of State Police prior to the sale of shotguns and rifles to non-Virginia residents.\n\n7. Maintain required forms and records according to the procedures outlined in these regulations.\n\n8. Deny the transfer of a firearm if advised by the Department of State Police that the prospective purchaser is ineligible to possess such a firearm and the department disapproved the transfer of a firearm to the prospective purchaser.\n\n9.  Notify the Department of State Police promptly upon any change in registration information (telephone number, address, federal firearms license number, etc.).\n\n10. Provide written notice of the closing of the business to Department State Police in advance of the actual closing date.","path":["Title 6. Criminal Justice And Corrections","Agency 20. Department of Criminal Justice Services","Chapter 130. Regulations Governing the Privacy and Security of Criminal History Record Information Checks for Firearm Purchases","Part II. Regulations"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title6/agency20/chapter130/section40/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:46:44Z","sha256":"442556dc6eae4474eac67870ce8805f422e6c2280f4897e4757368c1914b09d4","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/6vac20-130-30","next":"us-va/6vac20-130-50"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}