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Outdoor Arms

Helping legal people do legal things

Your trusted firearm transfer specialist serving Northern Virginia

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RECORD TRANSFER VOLUME — PLEASE PICK UP PROMPTLY

Virginia’s July 1 law changes have driven shipments to an all-time high, and our vault space is filling fast. If you’ve been notified your firearm has arrived, please book your pickup as soon as your schedule allows. Prompt pickups keep the queue moving for everyone — thank you.

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Virginia gun laws are changing July 1, 2026. Assault firearm transfers will end and prior authorization will be required for all incoming transfers. Time is limited — act now.

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How Can We Help You?

Select the service that fits your needs

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NFA Engraving
Required ATF engraving for Form 1 “Maker” conversions — SBRs, SBSs, and silencers. Laser engraving to ATF spec.
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More to Come
Additional services are in development. Check back closer to July 1 for pricing and details on new offerings.
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We are expanding our services for the Northern Virginia community. Stay tuned for announcements.
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How We Operate

Current operating status and what changes on July 1, 2026

📋  Now — Open for Business

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Firearm Transfers — Open We are actively accepting transfers. No prior authorization is required at this time. We just ask that you send us a quick email to let us know your firearm is on the way.
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Consignment — Planned to Resume May 1 Consignment sales via GunBroker are planned to resume May 1, 2026. Get the details and reach out early to get on the list.
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NFA Form 4 Transfers — Available As a Class 3 SOT dealer we can receive and transfer NFA items (silencers, SBRs, SBSs) on your behalf. Contact us to start the process.
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Notary Services — Coming Soon Virginia licensed notary for firearm trusts and general notarization. Launching July 1.
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GunBroker Sales — Active Browse our current firearm listings. View listings ↗

⚠  Changing July 1, 2026

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Assault Firearm Transfers End Virginia HB217/SB749 bans the transfer of firearms meeting the state’s “assault firearm” definition — including many semi-auto rifles and pistols with certain features. See the full law breakdown →
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Prior Authorization Required All incoming transfers after July 1 require prior coordination. Firearms shipped without authorization will be returned to sender. Contact us before having anything shipped.
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New: NFA Full Submission Service Full Form 4 submission service — electronic fingerprints, passport photos, eForms guidance. Pricing announced before July 1.
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New: NFA Form 1 Engraving Required ATF engraving for Form 1 “Maker” conversions — SBRs, SBSs, silencers. Pricing TBD
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New: Electronic Fingerprinting (EFT) Digital fingerprint capture for NFA Form 1 and Form 4 submissions. Pricing TBD

Questions about what’s available now or what’s changing July 1? We’re happy to walk you through it.

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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. Current certificate on file and available upon request.
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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 launching July 1, 2026.
10+ Bills Signed

Virginia’s 2026 Gun Laws Are Now Signed

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 take effect July 1; a few are already in force. Outdoor Arms is tracking every bill and how it affects your transfers.

Full Law Breakdown →

Ready to Get Started?

Walk-ins are not accepted — appointments are required.
Book online below, and contact us first to confirm your firearm is eligible.

🕐 Generally available Mon–Fri 5–9 pm  ·  Sat–Sun 10 am–5 pm  ·  Hours vary — book via Calendly to confirm