Federal Firearms License
Interstate Firearms Transfer Services—Purchase firearms from out of state and transfer it to Virginia through us and save. Transfer fee is only $25.00 per firearm fee plus $2 for VA required call-in. (Delays or Denials may have additional fees and are handled on a case by case basis)
As a licensed FFL Dealer, we can receive a firearm from anywhere in the United States. We can also ship to anyone with a FFL.
Non-Virginia residents can purchase rifles, shotguns & gear directly. Handguns can be transferred to your selected FFL holder. Contact Us for details. All sales are final.
Simple and Easy Transfers:
- Make payment/terms agreement with seller and advise them you will be transferring firearm to us and provide us with seller information.
- Have firearm shipped to us and we will call you when the firearm arrives.
- Come to us, pay transfer fee, complete required paperwork/background check and take home your firearm.
Return Policy: 25% restocking fees apply for "in stock items" only. No refunds on special orders or electronic equipment (manufactures warranties apply). All sales are final.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS & KNOW THE LAW: THE BELOW INFORMATION CAN ALSO BE VIEWED ATwww.vsp.state.va.us
Identification and Residency Requirements
A primary and secondary form of identification must be presented to me at the time of purchase of any firearm except: antique weapons, or replica of antique weapons.
Primary Identification
The primary identification shall consist of a valid photo-ID issued by a governmental agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia or of the prospective purchaser or transferee’s home state that lists the individual’s name, race, sex, address, and date of birth. If the primary identification is issued by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), the dealer shall not transfer a firearm to the prospective purchaser until 30-days after the date of issue of an original or duplicate driver's license unless a copy of his/her DMV driver's record is presented showing that the original date of issue was more than 30-days prior to the attempted purchase.
For non-Virginia residents, (rifle or shotgun purchases ONLY) the primary identification must consist of a valid photo-ID issued by a governmental agency of the prospective purchaser’s home state that shows the purchaser’s name, race, sex, date of birth and address.
Federal law prohibits the sale or transfer of a handgun to a nonresident of the state in which the handgun is being purchased.
A social security card IS NOT an acceptable form of identification.
A birth certificate IS NOT an acceptable form of identification.
Secondary Identification
The secondary identification, for both Virginia residents and residents of other states, must show an address identical to that shown on the primary form of identification.
Some acceptable forms of secondary ID are:
- a current lease, evidence of currently paid personal property tax or real estate tax, a current utility or telephone bill, a current voter registration card, a current bank check, a current passport, a current automobile registration and current hunting or fishing license.
Transfer of an Assault Firearm
Proof of citizenship, or of permanent lawful residence, must be established prior to the purchase of an "assault firearm." An assault firearm is defined as any semi-automatic center-fire rifle or pistol that expels single or multiple projectiles by action of an explosion of a combustible material and is equipped at the time of offense with a magazine which will hold more than 20 rounds of ammunition or designed by the manufacturer to accommodate a silencer or equipped with a folding stock. One of the following forms of proof of citizenship or lawful residence, pursuant to §18.2-308.2 must be presented to purchase an assault firearm: - a certified birth certificate or certificate of birth abroad issued by the US State Department,
- a current US Passport, a U. S. citizen identification card, a current voter registration card, a current selective service registration card, an immigrant or registration card issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service and a certificate of citizenship or a certificate of naturalization issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Lawful Alien Status
Federal law requires a transferee (buyer) who is not a citizen of the United States to provide additional identification in order to establish that he or she is a resident of a State. Such transferee must provide a valid government-issued photo-identification to the seller that contains the buyer’s name, date of birth, and residence address. The Alien Resident identification number or INS Admission Number must be recorded on the Virginia Firearms Transaction Record (SP-65) form. In addition, such transferee must provide documentation such as a utility bill or lease agreement that would establish that he or she has resided for at least 90 days prior to the date of this sale.
Non immigrant Status
On October 22, 1998 , as part of the Omnibus Consolidated Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1999, Pub. L. 105-277, Congress amended the Gun Control Act by creating, with certain exceptions, a new category of persons prohibited from shipping, transporting, receiving, and possessing firearms: any alien "who has been admitted to the United States under a non immigrant visa." This prohibition applies to "any alien in the United States in a non immigrant status." There are exceptions to the non immigrant alien provision. A non immigrant alien is not prohibited from purchasing, receiving, or possessing a firearm if the alien: (1) is in possession of a hunting license or permit lawfully issued in the United States; (2) is an official representative of a foreign government who is accredited to the United States Government or their Government's mission to an international organization having its headquarters in the United States; or (3) has received a waiver from the prohibition form the Attorney General of the United States. There also is a process for non immigrant aliens to petition the Justice Department to waive the prohibition. Individuals should contact the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms if you have questions about the prohibition, its exceptions, or the waiver process.
Law Enforcement Officers
Law enforcement officers are not subject to Virginia’s handgun purchase restriction (one per month).
State and federal law enforcement officers must meet primary and secondary ID requirements, and must consent to a CHRI check for the purchase of a firearm by completion of form SP-65.
Due to the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997, the Federal Gun Control Act was amended effective September 30, 1996; to make it unlawful for any person convicted of a "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" to ship, transport, possess or receive firearms or ammunition. It also makes it unlawful for any person to sell or otherwise dispose of a firearm or ammunition to any person knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the recipient has been convicted of such a misdemeanor.
Military Personnel
Active military personnel permanently stationed in Virginia are treated as Virginia residents for the purchase of a handgun. Identification and residency are established by the following:
- A military photo-identification card issued by the United States Department of Defense and proof that Virginia is the permanent duty station via current military assignment orders is acceptable identification and residency documentation to establish military personnel as residents of Virginia.
- If permanently assigned to a mobile unit in Virginia, and the home port is listed as Virginia; the transaction may be processed as a Virginia resident the same as any other permanent military assignment to Virginia supported by military assignment orders. The individual is treated as a non-Virginia resident if the home port is listed as any place other than Virginia.
Please note that individuals retired from military service are subject to the same identification and residency requirements as any other person wishing to purchase a firearm; i.e., a primary and secondary form of ID.
The Below information can also be obtained at the Department of State Police, Firearms Transaction Center: Appeal Guide; January 2006 (www.vsp.state.va.us)
Virginia Firearms Transaction Program:
A person who answers "yes"to any of the questions below may be prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm pursuant to state or federal law.
Are you under indictment for a felony offense?
Have you ever been convicted, as an adult, in any court of a felony offense?
If you are 28 years old or younger, have you ever been adjudicated delinquent as a juvenile 14 years of age or older at the time of offense of a delinquent act, which would be a felony if committed by an adult?
Were you adjudicated delinquent on or after July 1,2005, as a juvenile 14 years of age or older at the time of the offense of murder, kidnapping, robbery, or rape?
Have you ever been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor or crime punishable by more than 2 years even if the maximum punishment was not received?
Is there an outstanding protective or restraining order against you from any court?
Is there an outstanding felony or misdemeanor warrant of arrest pending against you from any jurisdiction?
Have you been convicted of the use or possession of a controlled substance within the past year or have you been found through a drug test to use a controlled substance unlawfully within the past year?
Have you ever been adjudicated legally incompetent, mentally incapacitated, or been involuntarily committed to a mental institution?
Have you been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable discharge?
Are you an alien illegally in the United States? Are you a non immigrant alien?
Are you a person who, having been a citizen of the United States, has renounced your citizenship?
Have you ever been convicted for the misdemeanor or crime of domestic violence?
Have you purchased a handgun from any source within the last 30-days? (Handgun Purchases Only)
Are you a person who, within a 36 consecutive month period, has been convicted, under Virginia law, of 2 misdemeanor offenses for Possession of Controlled Substance or Possession of Marijuana? (Handgun Purchases Only)
If you are denied the purchase of a firearm by VSP/FTC and do not believe that you are prohibited by state or federal law from purchasing or possessing a firearm, you may:
Contact the Firearms Transaction Center(FTC) at (804) 674-2292 or by E-mail at firearms@vsp.virginia.gov to discuss the ineligible determination or to provide additional information deemed pertinent to the final determination of eligibility. Fingerprint comparison may be necessary in some instances, and may support the issuance of a Unique Firearms Identification Number, (UFIN) to facilitate future purchase approvals. Exercise your right to institute a civil action pursuant to Section 9.1-135 of the Code of Virginia, provided that any such action is initiated within 30-days of the denial. Elect to direct your challenge to the accuracy of a record, in writing, to: FBI, NICS Operations Center, Criminal Justice Information Services Division, 1000 Custer Hollow Road, Module C-3, Clarksburg,West Virginia 26306-0147 or E-Mail at address: nicsappeals@leo.gov.
This process of appeal is authorized by 28 Code of Federal Regulations 25.10.
You may obtain a copy of your Virginia criminal history record by completion of a Criminal History Record Request Form SP-167. This form can be viewed, downloaded and/or printed by visiting the Virginia State Police Forms page. This form is also available by calling or writing the following: Virginia State Police, Criminal Justice Information Services Division, Central Criminal Records Exchange, Post Office Box C-85076, Richmond, VA23261-5076,The completed form may be mailed to the above address or presented in person during regular business hours to: Virginia State Police Administrative Headquarters, 7700 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, Virginia. You may request correction of your Virginia criminal record if the record is found to be in error pursuant to Section 9.1-132, Code of Virginia, provided that any such action is initiated within 30-days of the denial.
To request a copy of your criminal record from a state other than Virginia, you must communicate directly with that state authority for receipt, update, or correction purposes.
Restoration of Rights: One who is convicted of a felony automatically loses his or her firearm rights under state and federal law. If you have been convicted of a felony as described in Section 18.2-308.2 of the Code of Virginia, you may still be eligible to purchase a firearm if your rights have been restored under both state and federal law, as follows: (IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF THE RESTORATION OF RIGHTS TO THE STATE POLICE.) You have been pardoned or have had your political disabilities removed pursuant to Article V, Section 12 of the Constitution of Virginia, and if the executive order does not place any conditions upon the reinstatement of your right to ship, transport, possess or receive firearms. OR You have been granted permission by the Circuit Court of the jurisdiction in which you reside to possessor carry a firearm (with no restrictions on the type of firearm) and one of the following: you have had all other political rights restored by the Governor, OR You have had your federal disabilities removed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms,and Explosives. OR You have had your political rights restored by the Governor of Virginia or the Governor of the State in which you were convicted and one of the following: the reinstatement of rights included the right to ship,transport, possess or receive firearms, or you have had your firearms rights restored by the Virginia Circuit Court in the jurisdiction in which you reside, or you have had your federal disabilities removed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
THE ABOVE DOES NOT APPLY IF YOUR CONVICTION OCCURRED IN A FEDERAL COURT. UNDER LAW, A STATE COURT DOES NOT HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REMOVE FIREARM DISABILITIES IMPOSED BY A FEDERAL COURT.
All sales are final on order and transfer items.
