Virginia legal term
Curios or relics in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Curios or relics” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Curios or relics” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Curios or relics" means firearms that are of special interest to collectors by reason of some quality other than is associated with firearms intended for sporting use or as offensive or defensive weapons. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2:2)
Statutes defining or using this term
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.