It's a county law. In VA, Counties have their own sets or fregulations as to what can be used, Rifle, Pistol, Black Powder and even distances from roads and homes. you have toknow what they all are for any county you hunt in. The games laws book (Free) explains it all for and other than bag limits it rarely changes.

Personally, I would rather see a law requiring slugs than buckshot. One projectile aimed is better than 15 plus scattered. That's a lot less lead bouncing around the woods. Plus it encourages careful shot placement in the first place. But knowbody asked me and who the he!! am I right?

Better yet, Choose for yourself. Keep the polititains out my magazines