Transfers
Reliable firearm transfer support for online purchases and local transactions.
Thank you for choosing New American Arms as your FFL dealer. We are happy to accept transfers to receive firearms from all FFLs. If there is a firearm you are interested in purchasing from an online dealer, please consider reaching out to us first to see if we can offer you the firearm. We are a locally owned family operated gun shop known for competitive prices. We have seen many examples of transfers purchased over the internet in which the purchaser could have saved money buying the gun from us! Support your local gun shop!
Please review the steps below before emailing us about a transfer. This written policy will provide all necessary information.
How it works
We coordinate incoming transfers, keep the process organized, and make sure pickup requirements are clear before you visit the shop.
Before shipment
- Provide us with email confirmation of your purchase AND THE EMAIL ADDRESS FOR THE FFL SHIPPING THE FIREARM, at transfers.naa@gmail.com. We will reach out to the FFL to coordinate paperwork and respond to your email to confirm receipt of the email.
- Tracking information for your order will be provided by the company you purchased the firearm from. We do not receive or provide the tracking information or notification of arrival at this business. DO NOT CALL the store regarding transfers.
- ** Note 2026: Due to unprecedented demand, please allow 2 to 3 business days for processing before coming in for pickup **
Pickup requirements
Please bring your valid state ID (with proof of residence if your ID does not have your current address) and cash (ONLY) for your transfer fee. We do not accept credit card or debit cards for transfers.
Fee overview
Transfer fees: to be paid in cash only.
- $28 for one firearm + the NICS fee*
- $28 for the second firearm
- $20 for the third and any subsequent firearm**
- NFA registered guns and suppressors (silencers). Fees begin at $59. Other fees may apply, please inquire about NFA services before you make a purchase.
- Multiple handguns on the same background check add $15 to the applicable transfer fee.
The NICS fee is paid directly to the Virginia State Police for processing the background check. It is $2 for Virginia residents and $5 for out-of-state residents.
Transfers received without complete supporting documentation or with inappropriate packaging are subject to an additional handling fee of $25.
*Unusual or high value firearms may incur additional fees.
**This fee discount only applies when the firearms are all run under the same background check
Important
Firearms received for transfer and not picked up within 30 days may be subject to a $20 monthly storage fee. Unclaimed firearms older than six months will be considered abandoned and sold to recover applicable fees.
Private and outbound transfers
New American Arms provides private party / person to person transfers according to Virginia law.
Sellers may visit the store to provide identification and the firearm/s to be transferred. The fee to the seller is $15 (cash only unless making a separate purchase of $25 or more).
The Buyer will follow Virginia law in submitting a background check, just as if it was a purchase. The fee to the buyer is $28 plus $2 NICS fee (for VA residents), total $30, also cash only unless making a separate purchase of $25 or more. Private party transfers are subject to all other policies and procedures as if making a purchase.
New American Arms accepts firearms for shipments to other FFLs. Fees begin at $45, plus shipping.
