Category Archives: AR-15

Status of Firearm Related Bills in the 2026 Legislative Session

The anti-civil rights bills are flooding in and both gun owners and the firearms industry are facing unprecedented attacks in Virginia. Some of the most egregious bills being proposed are: HB207 – Imposes a $500 tax on suppressors HB217 – … Continue reading

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What does the 2019 election mean to Virginia gun owners and FFLs?

Since the 2019 election, my phone has been ringing non-stop.  Gun owners and dealers have heard the Governor and the newly-elected majority bragging about their plans to decimate the right to keep and bear arms in the Commonwealth and they … Continue reading

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eForm 1: Documents needed

In the past, I have attempted to assist clients in filing their eForm 1 applications.  The sheer volume has made it impossible for me to continue offering that as a free service since it can take over half-an-hour per application … Continue reading

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Do you have to register for ITAR if you are only manufacturing AR-15 uppers?

In my last post I answered the question of whether or not an FFL is required if one is only manufacturing and selling AR-15 uppers. Almost immediately I was asked a follow-up question about whether or not a person who … Continue reading

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Do you need an FFL to manufacture and sell AR-15 uppers?

I was recently asked whether an FFL is required to manufacture and sell AR-15 uppers. The answer is ‘no‘ but I want to caution readers that this would not necessarily be the case if the upper in question was for a … Continue reading

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