have a conviction for domestic assault in VA can I buy firearm to protect house single father of a four year old

One of the things I heard about Virginia law is if you are subject to a protective order you may not possess a gun. No felon can possess a gun. So, you should have your lawyer that defended you in the domestic assault criminal case look over your situation and the terms of your conviction to get a specific answer for you in your circumstance.

You have probably read that keeping a weapon in a house with a child under 10 is not a good idea, right?

Best of luck,

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If you did you would be violating federal law and could be subject to federal prosecution under Title 18-922(g)(9).

Michael E. Hendrickson
Attorney & Counsellor at Law
211 North Union Street Suite 100
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

The previous answer should read: 18. U.S.C. Sec. 922(g)(9).

M.E. Hendrickson, Esq.
Alexandria, Virginia 22314