Firearm Transfers

We handle inbound and outbound firearm transfers from other licensed FFL dealers, as well as person-to-person transfers within Virginia.

Important: Please Wait For Our Call

Please do not come to the shop based on your shipment's tracking information. We receive many deliveries and need time to process them properly. We will call you as soon as your firearm is ready for pickup.

Important Notice: Private Sale Background Checks

Background checks are NOT required for private firearm sales in Virginia.

Effective October 31, 2025, per Circuit Court order, the Virginia State Police is permanently enjoined from administering or enforcing private sale background check requirements under Va. Code § 18.2-308.2:5.

Transferring In

(Online to our location)

First Gun:$35

Each Additional Gun:$15

Background Check Fee:$2

Example 1:

$37 total for one firearm

Example 2:

$52 total for two firearms on the same background check

If you are picking up another firearm on another background at a later time, you will be charged separately for each. Combine them into one background check to save your transfer fees.

Transferring Out

(Our location to another FFL)

Base Fee:$45

Plus material and shipping charges

Save on materials: Bring in a box and packing material and we will waive the material fee!

If you are transferring a firearm out from our location (MTF to another State/Location), we may have some used shipping material on hand.

Person to Person

(Private sales within Virginia)

Transfer Fee:$15

What's Required:

Seller: Brings firearm with valid Driver's License
Buyer: Provides valid Driver's License
We log the firearm for our records
Complete Federal ATF Form 4473

Note: Virginia law currently does not require background checks for private sales. We facilitate the transfer and complete federal paperwork only.

Service Temporarily Unavailable

Due to the new ruling, we are not allowed to facilitate private transfers at this time.

We are aware that this ruling has a high chance of getting appealed, and we can make adjustments to our policy when we find out more information.

Things to Expect

1
You MUST be the person listed on your invoice. We will not transfer the firearm if you are not listed on the invoice as the buyer.
2
Wait for a phone call from us before you show up.
We have to log in firearms and this takes time. Calling or arriving will not speed things up for you. We take our time logging firearms correctly into our bound books.
3
Make sure your contact information is up-to-date with the company you are ordering from. This may delay us from contacting you. Call us if you know your firearm is here and you haven't received a phone call in 24 hours. Check your tracking. Do not call when you see it arrived.
4
If coming from a private seller, please include a copy of that person's ID. You can email it to us.
5
Lower receivers
Must be 21 years or older and must be a resident of VA. No exceptions.

Note: We have these rules set to keep things organized and running smoothly. Some of these rules listed are law and we must abide by them. If you need help with anything please email or call us. We are here to help!

Buyer's Guide: Step-by-Step Process

1
Purchase the firearm from your chosen seller/dealer.
2
Have the seller email a copy of their Federal Firearms License (FFL) to middletownfirearms@gmail.com.
3
We will reply with our FFL information directly to the seller to arrange the shipment.
4
Wait for our call. We will contact you as soon as your firearm has arrived and is processed for pickup.
5
Visit our shop to complete the federal background check (ATF Form 4473).
6
Bring a valid, unexpired government-issued Photo ID with your current address. If your address is not current, you must also bring a government-issued document showing your current address (e.g., vehicle registration).

Seller's Instructions

Selling FFL dealers must email a copy of their license along with the buyer's name and contact information to:
middletownfirearms@gmail.com

Have Questions?

If you have any questions about the transfer process, please don't hesitate to reach out.

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