Freedom Forge Armory LLC
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Ordnance Development Division

ATTENTION CUSTOMERS

8/1/26: Virginia Firearm Transfer Policy Update

A statewide preliminary injunction currently prevents enforcement of the challenged provisions of Virginia’s assault-firearm and magazine restrictions. 

On July 28, 2026, the parties agreed to stay the pending Virginia litigation until the Supreme Court of the United States issues its decisions in two consolidated cases addressing whether the Second and Fourteenth Amendments protect the possession of AR-15-platform and similar semiautomatic rifles. As a result, the statewide preliminary injunction is expected to remain in effect while those cases are pending.

After the Supreme Court issues its decisions, the parties will report to the Virginia court regarding the effect of those rulings on the Commonwealth’s laws and the pending litigation.

The stay does not repeal the underlying Virginia statutes, constitute a final judgment that they are unconstitutional, or prevent additional court action after the Supreme Court rules. However, while the statewide injunction remains in effect, the challenged assault-firearm and magazine provisions are not enforceable. 

The injunction and litigation stay do not suspend Virginia’s separate Firearm Industry Accountability Act. Freedom Forge Armory LLC will therefore continue to review otherwise lawful transfers individually and in accordance with applicable federal requirements, Virginia law as presently enforceable, established company procedures, and the circumstances of each transaction.

Incoming firearms must receive approval from Freedom Forge Armory before shipment. Receipt of a firearm does not guarantee completion of the transfer, and Freedom Forge Armory reserves the right to pause or decline any transaction that presents an unresolved legal, regulatory, or compliance concern.