If an individual violates this section, then the individuals weapon is subject to confiscation, and the individual is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor facing up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine of up to $2,500. Discharge of Firearm in Public (Va. Code 18.2-280 (A)) Discharging Firearm at or in School (Va. Code 18.2-280 (B) ) Discharge of Firearm on Public Property within 1,000 Feet of School Grounds (Va. Code 18.2-280 (C)) Maliciously or Unlawfully Shooting at Train or Other Motor Vehicle (Va. Code 18.2-154)) I made a stupid mistake and because of my extremely extensive record, my guidelines were 2.5 3 years. Sens. 24-1.5. There are a number of Virginia firearm charges related to carrying concealed weapons. Range shooting, hunting shooting, those things are always going to be legal as long as they comply with all of the regulations therein. Bryant v. Virginia, ___ ,Va. App. That being said, reckless handling of firearms can become a felony crime under extreme circumstances. Phone: (703) 680-6969, Steve Duckett, Attorney at Law By not even recommending any fine, it sounds like the jury either felt discomfort about convicting Bryant in the first place, or else felt that she had gone through enough in her progression from going to the hotel to commit suicide and then changing her mind. A mistake, perhaps if a person is charged with reckless handling of a firearm or reckless discharge of a firearm, can certainly be a defense to that charge. unting with a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana on School or Other Public Property With Intent to Distribute, Distribution of Marijuana on School and Other Public Property, Distribution of Marijuana to Person Under 18, Causing Person Under 18 to Distribute Marijuana, Manufacturing Marijuana on School and Other Public Property, Third Offense Marijuana Distribution, Manufacturing, Possession with Intent to Distribute or Manufacture, Possession with Intent to Distribute A Controlled Substance, Distributing, Manufacturing, Possessing with Intent to Distribute Drugs on School and Other Public Property, Assisting Person in Unlawfully Procuring Prescription, Unlawfully Prescribing or Administering Drugs, Assault Based on Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Malicious Bodily Injury of Law Enforcement Officer, Unlawful Bodily Injury of Law-Enforcement Officer, Intent to Commit Murder, Robbery, Rape, Arson, Intent to Commit Larceny, Assault and Battery, Other Felony, Possession of Firearm While Committing Certain Drug Offenses, Persons Prohibited From Possessing Firearms in Virginia. Code of Virginia Code - Article 4. Dangerous Use of Firearms or Other Section 18.2-286. Section 18.2-56.1 also outlines additional considerations for reckless handling of firearms while hunting, trapping, or pursuing game. Section 18.2-308.4(C). If a person is not on a range and if they are not hunting then the odds are they probably going to be violating the law because if they are shooting in or around a residential area, most folks are going to consider that to be a reckless handling of a firearm or a reckless discharge of a firearm. Basically, any discharge of a weapon that is intended to or has the possibility of injuring someone or damaging property is likely going to be charged as some sort of crime in Virginia. Firearm charges in Virginia are not to be taken lightly.