Overview

Aardwolf Solutions provides the most efficient, low-cost firearm transfer services in Northern Virginia. We are available, by appointment only, 0800-1100 on weekends and 1600 – 1800 on weekdays.

If you are purchasing a firearm online from a third-party seller, simply tell the seller you want to send the item to Aardwolf Solutions as the receiving FFL. Youc an send them our business name, email address, and phone number so they can reach out to use directly to make arrangements. We will let you know as soon as your item arrives to set up a transfer appointment. Fees are outlined below.

You don't have to pay for a transfer fee! Purchase the item from Aardwolf Solutions and the transfer is free! Use the categories, search bar, and filters to find the firearm or NFA item you want – if you don’t see it on our site, call or email us your request and we will check with over a dozen distributors and get you a quote. We will let you know as soon as the item arrives to set up a free transfer appointment.

Phone: 703-539-2488
Email: sales@aardwolfsolutions.com

Please review our house rules and abide by them during your visit.

What is an FFL Transfer?

A Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL) is required to document the shipping, official sale, and transfer of a firearm from one location and/or owner to the next. FFLs conduct the required instant criminal background check required for firearm transfers. Many gun shops charge anywhere from $40-$50 per firearm for these basic services. Aardwolf Solutions has the cheapest fees in Northern Virginia. You will need our FFL services for the following scenarios:

• You want to buy a firearm from us: Our site lists thousands of items – we can order your item and handle the transfer free of charge!
• You bought an item from someone else: You need to have the firearm shipped to a local FFL – send the item to us and we will handle the transfer for the lowest fee in Northern Virginia!
• You are selling a firearm and want to be extra safe: Many states allow private sales without the aid of an FFL, however the State of Virginia requires all private sales to be facilitated by an FFL with a background check on the buyer. Simply arrange an appointment with the buyer at our office for the same low transfer fee!

Aardwolf Solutions charges the lowest prices in Northern Virginia for firearm transfers and provides the most responsive service. Our fast, responsive communication and processing prevents common delays.

Requirements

Virginia State Residency Requirements for Handguns: Aardwolf Solutions cannot transfer handguns, receivers, or frames to non-Virginia residents; if you do not have residency in Virginia, we can only transfer you complete long guns. This rule stems from Federal laws that restrict individuals to only receiving hand gun, frame, receiver, and NFA transfers within states where they have residency. The only exception is for people on active duty military orders, explained below. Additionally – Virginia residents may have only one handgun per month transferred to them unless they have a valid Virginia Concealed Carry permit. If you do not have a VA concealed carry permit, please do not have a handgun sent to us if you purchased another handgun within the past 30 days.

Identification: Virginia State Police require all in-state customers to present a valid Virginia state driver’s license or other VA DMV-issued ID card showing their current residential address. If you are a new resident to Virginia and have just received your Virginia ID, the ID must be at least 30 days old based on the issue date printed on the license. If you are a long-standing resident and recently renewed your driver’s license, the 30-day requirement does not apply. We cannot accept temporary permits, car registrations, utility bills, or leases as proof of residenceexcept for members of the military on active duty orders in Virginia.

Military Residency Exception: Active duty military personnel stationed anywhere in the state of Virginia or DC or Maryland with housing in Virginia are treated as Virginia residents. They must present a combination of their military ID (Common Access Card only) and a copy of their PCS orders or Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) showing their duty station. We cannot transfer to service personnel whose housing arrangements while on PCS orders are outside of Virginia.

Age Restrictions: Federal law restricts the sale of all firearms and ammunition to persons 18 years of age and older. Handguns and handgun ammunition are restricted to persons 21 years of age and older. People who are aged 18-20 are limited to purchasing rifles, shotguns, and ammunition for rifles and shotguns.

Virginia State Police Background Check: All firearm transfers require a Virginia State Police criminal background check. We submit this check using a digital web-based form. In order to pass the background check, you must meet all of the requirements outlined in the Gun Control Act.

Federal Requirements: The ATF requires all transferees to present valid identification at the time of all firearms transfers. In general, a state or government-issued photograph ID meets this requirement.

Virginia State Requirements: For Virginia residents, we can only accept a current Virginia state-issued driver’s license or personal ID card showing a current residence address. We have to abide by both Federal and state laws, so we cannot accept a substitute for a Virginia DMV-issued ID. If you just received a newly issued Virginia ID (not a renewal or a re-issue), the ID must be 30 days old prior to using it for firearm transfers.

Pricing

Prices reflect the total in a single visit. Our transfer fees include a $2 cost for Virginia State criminal background check - the $2 is not added on top of the transfer fee. One NICS search is required per customer per visit.

NOTE: We already charge a small fee for our services – the discounts below are only meant for multiple items arriving at the same time. Safe storage is limited – please do not expect us to hold one order and wait for additional separate items to arrive before scheduling your appointment. We appreciate your consideration and common courtesy.

Transfer fee for 1 item (handguns and long guns): $30.

Transfer each additional item in same visit: $15.

Multiple handgun fee (more than 1 handgun within 120 hours, requires additional form): $10.

**Add $3 if you are having a long gun transferred as an out-of-state resident.

We offer the convenience of paying in-person via credit, debit, or cash – add $1 for credit/debit to cover processing costs.

Services are by appointment only.

Step by Step Instructions

Preparation

Be prepared to fill out ATF Form 4473 and VA State Police Form SP-65. We use an online format for the SP65 and will provide a laptop for you to enter your data for the NICS search and we will provide a paper form 4473. You must fill out these forms in person at your appointment; they will be provided to you.

STEP 1: Purchase a firearm of your choice from our website or a third party retailer. Pay for the firearm and obtain a receipt via email.

STEP 2: If purchasing from a third party retailer, forward your order confirmation to sales@aardwolfsolutions.com and let us know to expect the transfer, ensuring the seller’s contact info is clearly indicated on the receipt or in the email. Also, please make sure your contact information is listed on the order, or include it in the email body. Aardwolf Solutions will email your seller a copy of our license and arrange to receive your purchase. If you have anyquestions about the process, call Aardwolf solutions at 703-539-2488.

STEP 3: Aardwolf Solutions reach out to set up a transfer as soon as the item arrives – we schedule the vast majority of transfers the same day the item arrives.

Please note – you must schedule an appointment before paying us a visit.

Transfers typically take no longer than 15 minutes. Appointments are available 7 days a week.

STEP 4: Come to your appointment at:

1127 N Chambliss St, Alexandria, VA, 22312

**Use the office entrance with white door – not the main entrance.

Please review our rules and abide by them during your visit.

STEP 5: During your appointment, you will fill out the following forms:

One Virginia SP-65 form (entered on our customer laptop) for your instant criminal background check and one ATF Form 4473 for the firearms transferred.

Unfortunately, these forms must be filled out on-site; you cannot fill them out beforehand to save time. Upon successful completion of the background check, Aardwolf Solutions will hand your order to you.

NFA Transfers

One of the most daunting reasons that people in the United States forego the joys that come with owning an NFA item is simply the misinformation and confusion that comes with it. Aardwolf Solutions, in its never-ending quest to bring the firearms industry to the 21^st century and make purchasing firearms a simple, safe, and efficient process, is outlining the process of purchasing an NFA regulated item. We will guide you step by step from beginning to end.

First let’s identify what firearms are regulated under the NFA?

(1) a shotgun having a barrel or barrels of less than 18 inches in length;

(2) a weapon made from a shotgun if such weapon as modified has an overall length of less than 26 inches or a barrel or barrels of less than 18 inches in length;

(3) a rifle having a barrel or barrels of less than 16 inches in length;

(4) a weapon made from a rifle if such weapon as modified has an overall length of less than 26 inches or a barrel or barrels of less than 16 inches in length;

(5) any other weapon, as defined in subsection (e);

(6) a machinegun;

(7) any silencer (as defined in section 921 of title 18, United States Code); and

(8) a destructive device.

[26 U.S.C. 5845; 27 CFR 479.11]

Now that we know your item is in fact an NFA regulated item you must:

- Create an eForms Account

- Create an account at https://eforms.atf.gov/ (scroll to the bottom and hit the green register button). Create an account and record your system-generated username and your 4-digit PIN. You will need this information at your visit.

- Decide whether you want to file as an individual or a trust

Trust

If you are registering the NFA item to a Trust, please email us a PDF of all of the relevant trust paperwork: sales@aardwolfsolutions.com

Please fill out and sign a form 5320.23 – NFA Responsible Person Questionnaire. Please fill it out and sign it electronically and email it to us: sales@aardwolfsolutions.com. If you are unable to fill it out or sign it digitally, please print it out, sign it manually, and email us a scan as a PDF. You will need your NFA item's specific serial number and other info - you can only get this info and complete the quiestionnaire after Aardwolf Solutions receives the item in hand and can provide you with the serial number.

Photograph

Take a passport style photograph of your face on a plain, solid background with a 1:1 aspect ratio and email it to us as a JPEG file: sales@aardwolfsolutions.com

If you are unable to take a photo – Aardwolf Solutions can take a digital photo and provide it to you for future use for $10.

Refer to the this guide before taking the photo as the ATF has specific requirements.

Fingerprints

Aardwolf Solutions can scan your fingerprints on-site at your appointment and generate an ATF-approved EFT file for $40 and will provide you with a copy of the file for your personal use. This file can be re-used for future form submissions.

Form Submission

Once you have completed these steps and emailed all the necessary documentation sales@aardwolfsolutions.com please schedule an appointment with us so we can complete the submission. The Form 4 process should take no longer than 30 minutes, but the first time you work with us please allow additional time for fingerprinting and Responsible Persion Questionnaire review.

We are available, by appointment only, Saturdays from 8:00AM-11:00AM, Sundays from 8:00 AM-9:00 AM, and weekdays from 4:00PM – 6:00PM. Please set an appointment as soon as possible – NFA items take a long time to process, and we prefer we clear items out as soon as possible to save space and decrease risk. Please request a 15-minute time interval - e.g. 1600, 1615, 1630, 1645, 1700, 1715... etc.

The ATF charges a $200 fee for every NFA item being registered. Be prepared to pay the $200 Form 4 application fee during the submission process via credit card.