Outdoor Arms will be on vacation August 2–9, 2026.
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We can still receive your shipments. Incoming firearms are accepted and held safely in our vault while we’re out.
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Transfers, pickups & appointments are paused during the break — we can’t complete them until we’re back.
Feel free to ship during this window — just plan your pickup for Tuesday, August 11 or later. Thanks for your patience!
⚖️ About the court injunction — where we stand
Quick update: Virginia’s assault firearm and magazine ban is on the books, but the courts have blocked its enforcement — and as of July 21, 2026 that injunction applies statewide, covering every state and local law-enforcement agency and Commonwealth’s Attorney in Virginia. The Attorney General disputes the statewide ruling and has asked the courts to pause Virginia’s cases while the U.S. Supreme Court takes up assault-weapons bans, with a decision expected by June 2027.
What this means at Outdoor Arms: with the statewide injunction in place, we are now accepting shipment and transfer of firearms that meet Virginia’s “assault firearm” definition, AR-pattern lowers, and magazines over 15 rounds. Every transfer still starts with our Incoming Transfer Request form, and we ask that these items be picked up promptly once they arrive.
⚠️ Please buy with eyes open. The injunction is preliminary and could be narrowed or reversed — if that happens, our ability to transfer these items could change, even for items already in transit or awaiting pickup. And the law’s grandfather date (July 1, 2026) has not moved, so items purchased now may not be grandfathered if the ban is ultimately upheld. We can’t give legal advice — check your firearm with our AWB checker or read the attorney analysis →
We’re watching this closely and will post updates here as rulings come down — check back for the latest. Follow it yourself: latest news → · our Gun Laws page (full breakdown).
Required ATF engraving for Form 1 “Maker” conversions — SBRs, SBSs, and silencers. Laser engraving to ATF spec.
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How We Operate
The new era at Outdoor Arms — here’s how transfers work now
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We ask for an intake form before you ship
Before your firearm is shipped to us, please fill out our Incoming Transfer Request form so we can confirm it’s legal to transfer in Virginia and match the package to you. It only takes a minute and makes pickup smoother.
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Licensed FFLs only
We accept incoming shipments only from licensed dealers, gunsmiths, or manufacturers — not from private individuals.
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Assault firearms, AR lowers & 15+ magazines — currently accepted
With the statewide court injunction in effect, we’re accepting shipment and transfer of these items again. The court situation can change — see the bulletin at the top of the page, and please pick up promptly once your item arrives.
Buying or selling with another Virginia resident? We run the VSP background check and handle the paperwork. Same as a standard transfer: $30 first firearm, $5 each additional. By appointment — we take a limited number per day, so reach out ahead.
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NFA, notary & fingerprinting — available
NFA Form 4 transfers ($75) for silencers, SBRs, and SBSs, plus Form 1 submission help and Form 4 transfer assistance — into your trust or person-to-person ($50 each). Virginia notary ($10) and electronic fingerprinting ($25 per person) too.
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Consignment — available
We photograph, list, and sell your firearm on consignment, then return the proceeds to you.
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New Virginia gun laws — with a big caveat
Virginia’s 2026 firearm laws are on the books, but a court has temporarily blocked the assault firearm & magazine ban (see the bulletin at the top of the page). We’re operating carefully while the appeal plays out — full breakdown on our Virginia Gun Laws page.
Licensed & Credentialed
Outdoor Arms holds all required federal and state licenses to serve you
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Class 1 FFL
Federal Firearms License — licensed to receive, transfer, and deal in firearms. Our signed certificate is public and available to download anytime.
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Class 3 SOT
Special Occupational Tax dealer — authorized to deal in NFA items including silencers, SBRs, and SBSs as a licensed dealer.
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Licensed Notary
Virginia licensed notary public — firearm trust notarization and general notary services now available.
Governor Spanberger signed a large package of firearm bills in April 2026 — including an assault weapons and magazine ban, private-party background check restoration, and an age increase to 21 for handguns and assault firearms. Most are now in effect — though a court has temporarily blocked the assault firearm & magazine ban (see the bulletin at the top). Outdoor Arms is tracking every bill and how it affects your transfers.