Freedom Forge Armory LLC
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Ordnance Development Division

ATTENTION CUSTOMERS

6/27/26, Freedom Forge Armory is aware of the preliminary injunction hearing and ruling by the Lancaster County, VA judge regarding the new state firearm law.

It is our understanding and analysis that this ruling only applies to the Virginia State Police and their specific enforcement capabilities under the injunction.

Consequently, the new firearm law will still go into effect statewide on July 1, 2026.

We must comply with all state and federal laws.

We want to clarify that we will not be selling or transferring any firearm that is defined as restricted or prohibited under the new law after July 1, 2026.

We appreciate your understanding as we navigate this new regulatory landscape.  

6/26/26, VCHECK is experiencing higher than normal volume. Some customers are receiving an initial response of DELAYED based on the increasing volume of background checks being run as we approach July 1, 2026. These delays are lasting up to one or two days. If you receive in a DELAYED status, we will contact you to pick up your firearm(s) once the status changes to APPROVED.

All firearms subject to restrictions under Virginia law effective July 1, 2026, must be physically transferred to the intended recipient no later than close of business on June 29, 2026. This deadline is earlier than the effective date due to scheduled business closure and staffing availability. Customers should not wait until the final week to complete transfers. Transfers not completed by this date may be delayed, canceled, or returned at the customer's expense.

Freedom Forge Armory will be temporarily closed to the public from June 30, 2026 through July 15, 2026 for facility reorganization, inventory reconciliation, and transition activities supporting expanded Ordnance Development Division operations.

Transfer fees will remain unchanged through June 29, 2026 ($27 and $25 for each additional firearm per transaction.) Beginning July 1, 2026, transfer fees will increase slightly to account for increased administrative and regulatory requirements. This increase is already reflected on the website

We appreciate your patience during this transition period and look forward to seeing you again after the 15th.