Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Norfolk City County. Norfolk is home to the world's largest naval station, the Elizabeth River waterfront, and the Chesapeake Bay beaches at Ocean View. Orders ship to FFL dealers in the area, serving sailors, shipyard workers, and port staff who frequently relocate on military orders.
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Virginia law allows.
Virginia requires a Virginia State Police background check for every dealer sale and most private sales, limiting handgun purchases to one in 30 days with exceptions. Effective July 1, 2026, the minimum age to buy a handgun or certain semi-automatic long guns is 21. The law also bans the future sale and transfer of defined assault firearms and some large-capacity magazines, though current owners may keep what they have. Ongoing court challenges mean you should confirm the current status and definitions before ordering.
Dealers in these communities all work for Norfolk-area buyers:
Open carry is generally lawful for adults in Virginia, but concealed carry requires a Concealed Handgun Permit issued by the circuit court where you reside. Residents apply through the Norfolk City Circuit Court clerk. Applicants must be 21, demonstrate handgun competence through a qualifying course, and pass a background check. Virginia recognizes many out-of-state permits. Since 2020, localities may restrict firearms in their buildings, parks, and permitted events, so check local regulations before carrying.
East of the Blue Ridge, Virginia's general firearms deer season traditionally opens the Saturday before the third Monday in November and runs into early January, following archery and muzzleloader seasons in October and early November. Several Tidewater localities restrict rifles for deer hunting, making shotguns with buckshot or slugs and muzzleloaders common there. Sunday hunting is permitted on private land with restrictions near places of worship. Refer to the 2026-27 Virginia Hunting and Trapping Regulations for rules in Norfolk City.
Norfolk is primarily urban with no general deer hunting within the city limits. Residents typically travel to rural Tidewater counties or the Chickahominy WMA for hunting and sight-in days.
Service members stationed in Norfolk should review Virginia's residency and age requirements, as well as the 2026 sales restrictions, before placing an order. Additionally, Norfolk may have local ordinances limiting firearms in city buildings and parks.
Public ranges on the city pages are operated or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest. Most require a license or a day pass and close on some weekdays; check the agency page first.
Source: State wildlife agency and public-land range listings, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk or anywhere in Norfolk City County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
The General Assembly passed and the governor signed a ban on the future sale and transfer of defined assault firearms and some large-capacity magazines, effective July 1, 2026. Lawsuits were filed immediately, so confirm the current status and definitions before purchasing.
21, under a law effective July 1, 2026, which also applies to certain semi-automatic long guns. Refer to the Virginia State Police firearms page for specifics.
The circuit court for the city or county where you reside, through the clerk's office. Virginia's independent cities have their own circuit courts.
A used 12-gauge pump, nontoxic shot, a federal duck stamp and the state license. The city page lists the zone and the nearest public water.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Norfolk City Circuit Court Clerk or a local attorney about your own situation.