FFL Transfer service fee rate increases starting January 1, 2023

K3 Armory will be implementing rate increases on most FFL Transfer services starting on January 1, 2023. While unfortunate and not our preference, it is a necessity due to several factors that are beyond our control. Why are we charging so much more now? You can thank these price changes on the following reasons, to name a few: Skyrocketing administrative costs (small business insurance, credit card processing fees, security fees, website hosting fees, etc, etc). Yes, it does actually cost money to run a business! And yes, even your small transfer fee must help offset those costs - or we are out of business. Increasing liability risks and legal concerns. Gun stores/FFL Dealers are now being civilly sued by crime victims and forced ...  Read More

Can I Buy or Give a Firearm as a Gift in Virginia?

Virginia’s new Universal Background Check law requires that any Virginia resident who wishes to sell/trade/exchange a firearm with another person, that a background and criminal history check must be performed on the buyer before he or she can obtain the weapon. These transactions are commonly referred to as “private party” or “person to person” local gun sales. This background check is required anytime there is a transaction made where something is being traded in value for a firearm. In other words, if a gun is being sold for money OR even traded for something else of value, then a background check must be conducted on the buyer/recipient of the gun. But what about giving a firearm to someone? Thankfully, there are some exemptions...  Read More

Buying and Selling a Firearm to a Private Party Individual in Virginia

Virginia’s new Universal Background Check law requires that if any Virginia resident wishes to sell a firearm to another person — such as a neighbor or friend — a background and criminal history check must be performed on the buyer before he or she can obtain the weapon. These transactions are commonly referred to as “private party” or “person to person” local gun sales. K3 Armory is a licensed FFL Dealer located in Chesterfield, VA and offers FFL transfer services for private party gun sales, local private-party gun purchases, person to person firearm sales, local FFL dealer transfers and background checks in the Chesterfield, Richmond, Midlothian, Chester, Powhatan, Amelia Court House and Mosley areas of Virginia. Unfortunately...  Read More

Virginia's New Universal Background Check Law Now in Effect

Since the passing of the Federal government’s Gun Control Act of 1968, the sale and/or purchase of new and used guns commercially in Virginia (and all other States in the US) has only been possible through a licensed firearms dealer. These individuals or businesses have been thoroughly screened and approved to hold a Federal Firearms License (FFL). They are trained on the various laws as well as the extensive paperwork and record keeping requirements related to the manufacture, importation and selling firearms and ammunition commercially. This FFL license is issued by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE or "ATF"). License holders are commonly referred to as “FFL Dealers”. Any Virginia resident that wish...  Read More

How to Legally Buy a Gun Online

Buying a gun online is an easy, private, and legal way to buy your next gun. And no, online firearm sales are not some sort of “loophole” for criminals. Instead, purchasing a gun online is completely legal under federal law (some state/local laws have extra regulations) and it is a completely safe process. K3 Armory is one of hundreds of reputable online firearm retailers (FFL Dealers). The process is essentially the same no matter if you're purchasing from us or another online seller. K3 Armory is a licensed FFL Dealer located in Chesterfield, VA and offers FFL transfer services for online gun sales, online gun purchases, GunBroker buyers, firearm shipping, local FFL dealer transfers and background checks in the Chesterfield, Rich...  Read More