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
Yes — we’re tracking this closely. Virginia’s assault firearm and magazine ban technically took effect July 1, but the courts have blocked its enforcement. On July 8 a Washington County judge expanded his injunction to apply statewide, and that broader block takes effect July 21, 2026 — barring the State Police and every Commonwealth’s Attorney from enforcing the ban. We’re continuing to monitor for any developments between now and then, including the state’s promised appeal.
In the meantime, we’re continuing to operate with caution. Until the picture is clearer, we are not accepting incoming transfers of any firearm that meets Virginia’s “assault firearm” definition, any stripped AR-pattern lower, or any firearm with a magazine over 15 rounds. (Consignment is a little different — we can still take these items to sell on consignment, but we can’t transfer one back to you if it doesn’t sell.) The injunction is still preliminary and could be narrowed, paused, or reversed on appeal — and anything acquired during this window may not be grandfathered if the ban is later enforced. Playing it safe protects both you and us.
⚠️ This may change once the statewide injunction takes effect and we know more. If you’re waiting on one of these items, please check back after July 21. And a heads-up: even with enforcement blocked, a firearms attorney cautions that purchases made during this window may not be grandfathered if the ban is upheld — so it’s 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 — 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.