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).
Incoming Transfer Request
For new, Virginia-legal firearm purchases only. Having a firearm shipped to us? Fill this out so we can confirm it is legal to transfer in Virginia, track it, and notify you when it arrives.
We ask that you fill it out before your firearm ships so we can confirm it’s legal to transfer in Virginia, log it into our records, and notify you the moment it arrives. It isn’t a hard requirement, but it makes pickup a lot smoother. One thing that is firm: we accept incoming shipments from licensed FFLs only — not from private individuals.
Not sure whether a firearm is legal to transfer in Virginia? Check it with our AWB tool first → Virginia’s assault firearm ban is currently blocked by a court injunction (see the bulletin at the top of the page) — but we still screen every transfer.
With the statewide court injunction in effect (since July 21, 2026), we are accepting shipment and transfer of these items. Two things to know: the injunction is preliminary — if it changes while your item is in transit or awaiting pickup, we may be unable to release it — and items acquired now may not be grandfathered if the ban is later upheld. Please pick up promptly, and check your firearm with our AWB checker if you’re unsure. We can’t give legal advice.