Are you allowed to own a firearm?

Outdoor Arms follows all requirements set forth by the ATF and the Commonwealth of Virginia for the legal purchase and transfer of firearms.

Before purchasing, please confirm that you are legally eligible to own a firearm. This will save time and prevent complications during the transfer process.

• You must be at least 18 years old to purchase a long gun (rifle or shotgun).
• You must be at least 21 years old to purchase a handgun.
• You must be the actual transferee/buyer of the firearm.

You may not purchase or possess a firearm if any of the following apply:

• You are under indictment or information in any court for a felony or a crime punishable by more than one year.
   
• You have been convicted of a felony or any crime punishable by more than one year (even if you received a shorter sentence).
   
• You are a fugitive from justice.
   
• You are an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana, depressants, stimulants, narcotic drugs, or other controlled substances.
   
• You have been adjudicated as a mental defective or committed to a mental institution.
   
• You were discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions.
   
• You are subject to a court order restraining you from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child.
   
• You have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
   
• You are not a United States citizen.
   
• You have renounced your United States citizenship.
   
• You are an alien illegally or unlawfully in the United States.

 If you answer “Yes” to any of the above questions, you may not be eligible to own or purchase a firearm. Please reach out to us before initiating a purchase so we can advise on next steps.