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“John represented me at my hearing in Fairfax County Circuit Court for my Petition for Restoration of Firearms Rights. My case was a bit complex and it incorporated some new legislation that John was very educated on. The legislation was so new that the Commonwealth’s Attorney and the Judge did not have any knowledge of it. John’s actions in the courtroom to bring the new legislation to the attention of the court were astonishing and brilliant; even bringing a smile to the Judge and pat on the back from a fellow attorney after the hearing.
John’s flat rate pricing for representation is amazingly affordable. He is true to his word, communicates through out the entire process and works diligently to represent you. I highly recommend John Pierce.” - Shawn
Outstanding Service
“I contacted John via email regarding trust and estate work that I needed and questions that I had. He called me that same day, walked me through the process, took adequate time and was very patient in responding to my questions. He is very down to earth and professional. I was astounded as I found he was on travel, yet he took the time to personally contact me. He was very responsive in following up with the documents that I needed. I am extremely pleased and appreciative of the time he took with me and his outstanding level of service. I've worked with a number of attorneys in my profession and John exceeds the standards that I am accustomed to. I highly recommend him.” - Ron
Category Archives: Inheriting Firearms
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
Posted in 2A, AR-15, Assault Firearms, Bruen Decision, Criminal Law, FFL Issues, Gifting Firearms, Inheriting Firearms, Interstate Firearm Transfers, Magazine Capacity, Manufacturing, NFA Trusts, Private Sales, Purchasing Firearms, Second Amendment, State Constitutional Provisions, Virginia Law, Virginia Politics
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Selling an NFA Item as Executor of an Estate
The vast majority of my clients own their NFA items in an NFA Trust so that they get the dual benefits of sharing the items while they are alive and probate-avoidance when they pass away. However, I occasionally get a … Continue reading
Posted in ATF, BATFE, Estate Planning, Federal Law, Form 4, Form 5, Inheriting Firearms, NFA Transfers, NFA Trusts, Private Sales, Tax Stamp
Tagged Estate Administration, Executor Duties
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What to do if you inherit firearms located in another state
A client contacted me recently and asked how a Virginia resident would legally take possession of firearms (non-NFA) that had been left to him in a will by someone who lived in another state. He specifically asked whether or not … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Law, Inheriting Firearms, Interstate Firearm Transfers, Interstate Travel, Virginia Law
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