Category Archives: BATFE

May an FFL rent handguns and provide ammunition to those under 21 for on-premises use?

I have written before about the differences between Virginia law and federal law where the age to acquire, possess, and carry handguns is concerned. In that article I note that FFL’s are prohibited under 18 USC § 922(b)(1) from ‘selling or delivering‘ … Continue reading

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Does putting a bipod on a pistol make it an AOW?

I received an email this morning from a client asking whether or not they could add a bipod to their pistol without making it an AOW. As I have pointed out on more than one occasion, the answer to almost … Continue reading

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Virginia Gun Rights Restoration Failures

If you call me with a tax law question, I am going to refer you to an attorney who practices tax law.  The same is true with all the other areas of law that are outside my wheelhouse. The reason … Continue reading

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The complete guide to the new Form 4

This guide will walk you through every step of the post-41F Form 4 process and make it as easy as possible.  The fields referenced are based upon the September 2019 revision of the Form 4.  As new revisions of the … Continue reading

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Purchasing a firearm after your gun rights have been restored following a mental health adjudication

UPDATED JANUARY 2023 TO ACCOUNT FOR UPDATED LANGUAGE IN THE 4473 AND SP-65  In Virginia, there are a number of mental health adjudications that can lead to a prohibition on the right to purchase, possess, and transport firearms. These include … Continue reading

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