FIREARM AND NFA ITEMS TRANSFERS

FIREARM AND NFA ITEMS TRANSFERS

Freedom Forge Armory provides firearm and NFA transfer services by appointment only. Transfer services remain available on a limited, appointment-based schedule.

Before having any firearm or NFA item shipped to us, contact us first. Please do not schedule an appointment until you receive notification that your item has arrived and is ready for pickup.

Freedom Forge Armory is a preferred FFL for the metro Richmond area with the following large online retailers and distributors:

Palmetto State Armory: https://palmettostatearmory.com/

Gun Broker: https://www.gunbroker.com/

Grab A Gun: https://grabagun.com/

Euro Optic: https://eurooptic.com 

Zanders Sporting Goods: https://shop2.gzanders.com

Classic Firearms: https://www.classicfirearms.com/ 

TRANSFER FEES

Incoming Transfers to Freedom Forge Armory:

Regular Firearm: $35

Multiple Firearms: $35 for the first firearm, $30 for each additional firearm on the same transfer transaction

NFA Items: $85

Outgoing Transfers to Other FFLs:

Regular Firearm: $40 plus shipping

NFA Item: $100 plus shipping

Payment Policy:

Cash payment only for transfer services.

Please do not send firearms or packages COD. COD shipments will not be accepted.

Freedom Forge Armory will not participate in private party sales and/or transfers, in compliance with the injunction and final order entered by the Circuit Court for the City of Lynchburg on June 2, 2026. The Virginia Department of State Police (VSP) is enjoined and prohibited from administering, enforcing, or otherwise imposing upon any person the requirements of Va. Code § 18.2-308.2:5.

TRANSFER POLICY

All transfers are handled by appointment only.

Please coordinate with us before shipping any firearm or NFA item to our location.

Freedom Forge Armory currently does not facilitate private-party transfer transactions. We will reevaluate this policy as legal and regulatory matters continue to develop.

INFORMATION FOR SELLERS / SHIPPING PARTIES

Receiving FFL:

Freedom Forge Armory LLC

Email: BPritchard@freedomforgearmory.com

Shipping Address:

Freedom Forge Armory LLC

7400 Brandy Creek Dr

Mechanicsville, VA 23111

For non-FFL individuals shipping firearms to Freedom Forge Armory:

  • Include a legible photocopy of your state-issued identification.
  • Include your physical address if it is not listed on your identification.
  • We will provide our FFL directly to dealers or shippers when required.

FFL verification information: FFLeZCheck 3.1.2 - Federal Firearms License Search

FFL eZ Check Number: 1-54-24531

WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR PICKUP

  1. Contact us before shipping your firearm. Once your item arrives and is logged in, we will contact you to schedule an appointment.
  2. Age Requirements:
  • Rifles and shotguns: 18 years or older
  • Handguns, frames, receivers, and other age-restricted items: 21 years or older
  1. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID showing your current residential address.

Virginia residents: State law requires Virginia-issued driver's licenses or ID cards used for firearm purchases/transfers to have been issued at least 30 days prior to transfer. This is a requirement per § 46.2-345.2.

  1. If purchasing or transferring a handgun, bring your Concealed Handgun Permit if applicable.
  • Active-duty military personnel stationed in Virginia should bring PCS orders to establish residency.
  • Bring any additional documents needed to establish residency or citizenship status if applicable.
  • Bring payment in cash.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If you are uncertain whether you are eligible to possess or receive a firearm, please review Virginia eligibility requirements https://www.vsp.virginia.gov/Firearms_PurchaseEligibility.shtm before ordering or shipping items to us.

If a transferred firearm cannot legally be released to the intended recipient, return shipping, transfer, storage, or disposal costs remain the sole responsibility of the intended recipient.