CODE OF VIRGINIA

WHAT ARTICLE DOES NOT PROHIBIT (§ 18.2-293.1)

Nothing contained in this article shall prohibit or interfere with:

   (1.  The possession of a machine gun for scientific purposes, or the
   possession of a machine gun not usable as a weapon and possessed as a
   curiosity, ornament, or keepsake; and

   (2.  The possession of a machine gun for a purpose manifestly not aggressive
   or offensive.

Provided, however, that possession of such machine guns shall be subject to the
provisions of § 18.2-295.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 18.1-263; 1960, c. 358; 1975, cc. 14, 15.