Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Chesapeake City County. Chesapeake is one of Virginia's largest cities by land area, blending shipyards near Norfolk with rural tracts stretching toward the Great Dismal Swamp. The Intracoastal Waterway and Elizabeth River make boating and fishing central to life here, and orders ship to FFL dealers around the area.
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 no purchase permit or waiting period but limits most buyers to one handgun per 30-day period, with exemptions for concealed handgun permit holders and some others. Background checks are conducted by the Virginia State Police, acting as the state point of contact. Private sales also require a background check, meaning purchases from neighbors must go through a dealer. Federal age rules apply at dealer counters. Orders ship to the Virginia dealer you select, who completes ATF Form 4473 with you.
Dealers in these communities all work for Chesapeake-area buyers:
Virginia does not allow permitless concealed carry. Open carry is legal without a permit for adults 18 and older in most places, but concealed carry requires a permit issued by the circuit court of the county or city where you reside, following a qualifying firearms course. Permits are valid for five years, and Virginia recognizes permits from a published list of states. Schools, courthouses, airport terminals, places selling alcohol for on-site consumption, and posted property are restricted, and some localities limit firearms in public buildings and parks.
The Department of Wildlife Resources sets deer seasons by county and weapon type, with western mountain counties typically having shorter firearms seasons than eastern ones. Archery season begins in early October, followed by muzzleloader season, and the general firearms season runs from mid-November to early January. Sunday hunting is permitted under current law. Rifles are legal for deer in most counties, though some localities allow only shotguns and muzzleloaders. Bag limits and either-sex days vary by county, so consult the current DWR regulations before hunting.
Chesapeake's southern rural tracts near the Great Dismal Swamp offer deer hunting, but firearm rules often restrict rifles; consult the DWR regulations for specific Chesapeake rules.
Chesapeake buyers should review Virginia's 2026 firearm laws carefully, as new age and sales rules apply here. The nearest DWR sighting-in range is at Chickahominy WMA in Charles City County.
The ranges on the city pages are public ranges run or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest, chosen by distance. Passes, licenses and hours are the agency's; check before you go.
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 Great Bridge, Deep Creek, Hickory, Chesapeake or anywhere in Chesapeake City County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
Most buyers are limited to one handgun in any 30-day period. Concealed handgun permit holders and some other categories are exempt. Check with Virginia State Police if you are unsure.
Yes. Virginia requires a concealed handgun permit, issued by the circuit court where you live after a qualifying course. Open carry is generally lawful without a permit.
Rifles are legal in most Virginia counties, but some localities allow only shotguns and muzzleloaders. Check the current DWR regulations for your county.
A 12-gauge with a 3-inch chamber, nontoxic shot, a three-shell plug, a federal duck stamp and the state license. The city page lists the zone.
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 Circuit Court of Chesapeake City County or a local attorney about your own situation.