Nothing contained in this article shall prohibit or interfere with:\n(1) The possession of a machine gun for scientific purposes, or the possession of a machine gun not usable as a weapon and possessed as a curiosity, ornament, or keepsake; and\n(2) The possession of a machine gun for a purpose manifestly not aggressive or offensive.\nProvided, however, that possession of such machine guns shall be subject to the provisions of § 18.2-295.\nCode 1950, § 18.1-263; 1960, c. 358; 1975, cc. 14, 15.
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