Plastic firearms or receivers, etc., transfer, etc., prohibited; penalties.

This legislation strengthens Virginia's firearm regulations by prohibiting the sale, transport, manufacture, or possession of plastic firearms and receivers that are not detectable by walk-through metal detectors or X-ray machines. Specifically, the bill targets "ghost guns" or 3D-printed weapons that lack a detectable metal component of at least 3.7 ounces. By establishing strict penalties for individuals who manufacture or knowingly transfer these untraceable devices, the law aims to address emerging public safety concerns regarding the proliferation of unregulated firearms. For Arlington residents, this move represents a localized effort to align state law with federal standards, effectively closing loopholes that allowed the distribution of undetectable weapons that could bypass security screenings in public buildings, schools, and transit hubs across the Commonwealth.