VA HB 12: Firearm locking device requirement
New requirement mandates firearm locking devices for sale or transfer, along with a child safety warning.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Private Security Licensing space on August 22, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. All businesses involved in the sale or transfer of firearms. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective immediately upon passage.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Private Security Licensing continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Mandatory firearm locking devices must be provided with every sale or transfer, and a child safety warning must be included.
Who it affects
All businesses involved in the sale or transfer of firearms.
What you must do
Ensure all firearms sold or transferred include a locking device and a child safety warning.
Deadline
Effective immediately upon passage.
Source: https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+lst+ALL
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