Category Archives: Purchasing Firearms

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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Do NOT purchase your NFA items individually with the intent to transfer them into your trust later!

Since the beginning of the year, I have been inundated with clients asking me to assist them with the process of moving individually-owned items into their trusts.  The good news is that, with the updates the ATF made in January, … 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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Buying a firearm while in the Virginia Address Confidentiality Program

Recently, a dealer I represent contacted me with a question regarding an identification document that a customer was attempting to use to purchase a firearm. In this case, the customer was presenting a driver’s license with a PO Box as … Continue reading

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Buying a firearm on behalf of a corporate entity

I was recently contacted by a client who wanted to acquire several shotguns for their skeet shooting club.  I should note that they also served as an officer of the club and a member of the board of directors, which … Continue reading

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