Resources
Knowledge before the sale.
Firearms ownership has responsibilities. These guides cover the basics, in plain language.
Guides
Virginia Firearm Laws
Plain-English overview: concealed carry, purchase age, background checks, transport, and prohibited persons.
ReadFirst-Time Buyer Guide
Choosing your first firearm, caliber basics, safe storage, training, and what to expect in store.
ReadBackground Check Process
What a 4473 is, what's asked, how long it takes, what disqualifies, and what to bring.
ReadDownloadable Forms
Tax-exempt, badge order, J-Bar, and automatic knife acknowledgment PDFs.
ReadForms
Downloadable PDFs
Exemption Certificate
General sales tax exemption certificate for qualifying buyers.
Virginia ST-10 Form
Virginia sales tax resale exemption certificate.
Virginia ST-12 Form
Virginia government agency sales tax exemption certificate.
Automatic Knife Acknowledgment
Required acknowledgment for automatic / OTF knife purchases.
Badge Order Form
Custom law enforcement badge ordering (V.H. Blackinton and others).
J-Bars Custom Order
Custom vehicle prisoner partition (J-Bar) specification form.
Note: Some form PDFs may not yet be present in this build — confirm with the shop before sharing publicly. See §15 of the build spec.