Category Archives: AR-15

How Does Virginia’s Proposed ‘Assault Weapons Ban’ Affect Stripped Lowers

One of the most common questions I have been fielding over the last few days is how stripped lowers will be impacted by SB749, the ban on modern sporting rifles (or so-called ‘Assault Weapons‘ using the made-up term from the … Continue reading

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Virginia’s Proposed ‘Assault Weapons Ban’

We now have what may be the final language for SB749, the ban on modern sporting rifles (or so-called ‘Assault Weapons‘ using the made-up term from the bill). If signed in its current form, after July 1, 2026 it will … Continue reading

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eForms now supports individual Form 4 transfers!

As of the latest January 2026 updates, eForms now allows Form 4 transfers in addition to those that are initiated by a sale at an FFL.   These transfers include: Individual to Individual Individual to trust (your own or another) Trust … Continue reading

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Status of Firearm Related Bills in the 2026 Legislative Session

Virginia Under Siege Several anti-civil rights bills are awaiting the Governor’s signature (or to go into effect is she fails to act on them in 30 days) and both gun owners and the firearms industry are facing an uncertain future … 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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