In Virginia, a person who is not legally present in the United States cannot possess, use, or otherwise handle a firearm. As of March 16, 2021, individuals convicted of a felony are eligible to have their civil rights restored after they complete their prison sentence.A felony conviction could cause you to lose your right to possess, use, transport, or handle a firearm. Learn which guns are prohibited in Virginia and who is barred from owning a firearm at FindLaw's Virginia gun control laws page. Section 922(g) is the law that prohibits felons, and certain other groups, from possessing firearms. Section 922(g) is the law that prohibits felons, and certain other groups, from possessing firearms. The Second Amendment guarantees law-abiding Americans the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. But over time, gun control laws have placed limits on that freedom. Receive important and timely information in defense of your second amendment rights.