Outdoor Arms is taking a well-earned two-week break to recharge after the pre–July 1 rush. We reopen July 15, 2026.
Please do not send any shipments to us during this time — we cannot guarantee anyone will be here to receive them. If you’re ordering, time it so your firearm arrives after July 15. And remember: every incoming transfer needs our Incoming Transfer Request form on file before anything ships.
🚧 Pardon our dust — we’re actively revamping the site and our Calendly scheduling over the next couple of weeks. Some things may be temporarily unavailable; don’t be alarmed, just check back a little later.
⚖️ About the court injunction — where we stand
Yes — we know about the court rulings that, for now, have blocked enforcement of Virginia’s assault firearm and magazine ban. As of July 1, two Virginia circuit courts (Lancaster County on June 25 and Washington County on June 30) have enjoined enforcement, and no appeals court has paused those orders yet. The law still took effect July 1 — and this can change at any time.
Here’s where we stand: the injunctions stop the state from enforcing the ban right now — but the law still took effect July 1 and remains on the books, the blocks are limited (they bind the State Police and certain local prosecutors — not every jurisdiction), and an appeals court could lift them at any time. So to protect both you and us, we will not transfer any firearm that meets Virginia’s “assault firearm” definition — or anything that can be directly assembled or converted into one (such as a stripped AR-pattern lower). Anything acquired during this window may not be grandfathered if the law is later enforced.
⚠️ Thinking the injunction means you can safely buy now? A firearms attorney warns it likely binds only the State Police and certain local prosecutors, and that purchases made during this window may not be grandfathered if the ban is later upheld — so it is not a clear green light. Read the 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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Every incoming transfer needs a form first
Before any firearm is shipped to us, fill out our Incoming Transfer Request form so we can confirm it’s legal to transfer in Virginia and track it. Shipments without a form on file may be refused.
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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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No stripped lower receivers
We will not accept or transfer a stripped AR-pattern lower receiver at this time. A bare lower has none of the regulated features, but it is built to assemble into what Virginia defines as an “assault firearm” — which puts both you and us at risk. Please do not ship one to us.
NFA Form 4 transfers ($75) for silencers, SBRs, and SBSs. Virginia notary ($10) and electronic fingerprinting ($25 per person) too.
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Consignment — resuming July 15
Back in business for consignments when we return from the break on July 15.
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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.