HB919 imposes a tax on retail sales of firearms and ammunition in Virginia, with exceptions for government agencies and low-volume dealers.
HB919 introduces a tax on retail sales of firearms and ammunition in Virginia, effective July 1, 2026. The tax does not apply to sales to federal, state, or local agencies, law enforcement officers for official use, or dealers with annual sales under $5,000. Revenue from the tax will be directed to the Virginia Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Fund. The tax applies to all other firearm and ammunition sales within the state.
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