Q: While Virginia doesn't have its own eligibility requirements to purchase a firearm, you must meet the federal requirements. The Virginia State Police has an eligibility test, available online at https://www.vsp.virginia.gov/Firearms_PurchaseEligibility.shtm, that you can use to quickly determine if you're eligible to purchase a firearm. Generally, you must meet the following requirements:  Be at least 18 (21 to purchase a handgun Never convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that carries a maximum sentence of 2 years or more Under indictment for a felony, subject to an active warrant, or under a restraining order US citizen or lawful permanent resident of the US Not convicted of use or possession of illegal drugs within the past year Not acquitted of a charge by reason of insanity, or found by a court of law to be insane, incompetent, or mentally incapacitated Not dishonorably discharged from the US Armed Forces Not convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence charge Licensed firearms dealers are licensed by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Virginia doesn't have its own licensing or registration requirements. You can search the list of federal firearms licensees (FFLs) at https://www.atf.gov/firearms/listing-federal-firearms-licensees if you need help finding a dealer near you. Many of these FFLs have websites you can visit to learn more about the shop before you make the trip. Once you find the firearm (or firearms) you want, you must fill out both a state and federal firearms transaction record form. These forms require you to provide identification information as well as answer questions about your criminal background.  Answer all questions and fill out the form completely. Do not lie on the forms. It is a felony offense and could result in the loss of your right to purchase firearms indefinitely. You must also pay a small fee (as of 2019, $2 for Virginia residents and $5 for non-residents) for completion of your background checks. This fee is nonrefundable. To purchase a firearm, you must provide at least 2 forms of ID. For your primary ID, bring a valid, government-issued photo ID that includes your full name, address, and date of birth.  Your primary ID must have been issued at least 30 days before the date you purchase the firearm. Your secondary ID is to prove your residence. The address shown must be identical to the one you provide on the transaction form. This ID could be a copy of your lease, a current utility or telephone bill, voter registration card, car registration, or a hunting or fishing license. If you are buying an assault weapon, you must also bring identification that proves your citizenship status, such as a US birth certificate, valid passport, permanent resident card ("Green Card"), selective service registration card, or voter registration card. The dealer will either transmit your information over the internet or by calling a phone number. The results typically come in a matter of minutes. You'll get a response of "approved," "delayed," or "denied." If your background check comes back as delayed, the dealer may need to collect additional information from you before selling you a firearm. If the status remains "delayed" for 3 days, the dealer has the discretion to go forward with the transaction. Once the transaction is approved, you can buy your firearm and take it home. If you live in another state, you may need to have the firearm transferred to a licensed dealer in your state. Virginia does not restrict the number of firearms you can purchase in a single transaction.
A: Confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements to purchase a firearm. Visit a licensed firearms dealer. Fill out the firearms transaction record forms. Present identification to verify your identity and residence. Wait for the results of the background checks. Complete the purchase of your firearm.

Q: Look at bridal or wedding-related magazines to get a sense of what you want to wear. These magazines are great for inspiration and for narrowing down your choices if you are feeling overwhelmed! You can even start a physical scrapbook or Pinterest board of designs and styles that you like. Even if it looks great on you, make sure you go to at least a few different shops and try on multiple things. You want to be assured that you made the right choice. To remember all your different options, take pictures of your favorite dresses so you can compare. Get the business card of all the shops that you visited and write notes on the back so you can remember where you saw each dress. Sometimes, it's hard to know what design looks best on your body type. It's easy to fall in love with a dress or suit and not be able to see that it might not be the best option for you personally. This is why getting the opinion of someone else is invaluable in picking the perfect outfit. That thing was expensive! You want to make sure it looks pristine on your wedding day, so storing it in a garment bag is vital to making sure it looks the same way on your wedding day as it did the day you bought it. You can buy zipped garment bags at Sears of Walmart. Buy your shoes after you buy your dress or suit so you can match them. While you want to buy great-looking shoes, you also should make sure that they don't hurt your feet! Remember that you will be wearing these shoes all day for your wedding. They should be fashionable but also comfortable.   When you find a pair of shoes you like, take a stroll in them. Walk around the store for five minutes and see how they feel. If after five minutes they feel like torture, they aren't the pair for you. Match your shoes to your dress or suit by making sure they are the same shade. If they aren't the same color, make sure that something about them, whether it be an accent or an embellishment, matches your dress or suit. Try to pick shoes made of soft leather. Soft leather is more comfortable and are less likely to cause blisters. Most brides, and some grooms, choose to accessorize their wedding outfits. A stunning necklace, pair of earrings, or watch can be a great way of making the outfit seem complete. For women, a wedding veil is also a traditional accessory they may choose to wear at their wedding. The key to buying the perfect accessory is to find one that matches your outfit but is special and unique on its own.   Choose an accessory that is made of high-quality materials. You want your accessory to not only match your dress or suit in color, but also in the quality of the material. Wearing a cheap-looking accessory will seem out of place paired with your dress or suit. Don't overdo it. Choose one or two accessories. Less can be more when it comes to accessories because too many can look overdone.
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Do your research. Don't pick the first dress or suit you see. Get the input of your family or friends. Store your dress or suit in a zipped garment bag after you purchase it. Buy shoes. Buy accessories.