Firearms and Restricted Items Purchase Policy

Green Top Sporting Goods has maintained a heritage of over 70 years of service by only selling firearms in accordance with Federal, State and Local laws. With that in mind, we ask that you please always check your local laws and be aware of the most current regulations that govern you before ordering either in person or online.

Generally speaking, one must be at least 18 years old to purchase long guns, and at least 21 years old to purchase handguns. Our article, How to Buy a Gun Online, offers helpful general information that all consumers need to know prior to shopping for a firearm.

This document describes both the financial and legal risks that firearms buyers bear.

Some firearms are stocked on site as part of our inventory and others are shipped from a distributor. As with all firearms orders, please expect a few extra days for order processing. (See the checklist numbered 1 through 5 below.)

You will be notified when your order is ready either for pickup at our store in Ashland, Virginia or it has been shipped to a FFL (Federal Firearms License) Dealer of your choice.

If you prefer to have your firearm order shipped, please know that we transfer firearms only to valid and current Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders. During checkout, select/enter your Receiving Dealer's/FFL's contact info into the "Ship To Address" as this will help streamline the delivery process.

To pick up your firearm order at our Ashland, Virginia store location, select "In-Store Pickup" as your method of shipping during checkout.

Once your order has been processed, a staff member will send you an email with further information about when to expect your firearm to be ready either for delivery or pickup after you have completed the checkout process.

Here is a checklist of actions that you must take to complete any firearms purchase in which the firearm will be shipped:

Find an FFL (Federal Firearms License) holder near you that will accept the transfer of the firearm for you. This can be your local Gun Shop, Pawn Shop, Gun Range, or any other retail location that holds a current FFL and will help you with your transaction. (Remember to ask the FFL holder for their physical mailing address as we will not ship to P.O. box addresses.)

Confirm that the firearm you wish to purchase from us meets the laws of your state, county, or city.

Remember that the transfer of the firearm is between you and the FFL holder. You must abide by their procedures especially when it comes to following Federal, State, and Local laws. You must confirm the transfer with the FFL holder. Be aware that they will most likely charge a transfer fee that you will need to pay separately to the FFL holder.

Once your FFL holder receives your firearm, you will need to pick it up in person at their location. Upon arrival at your FFL holder, inspect your firearm to make certain that everything is acceptable before filling out the necessary paperwork for Federal and State Police background checks. (NOTE: If you are not able to pass the background checks, you will be responsible for all related shipping charges and fees.)

If you have questions about the FFL swap process, or about the firearm specifically, please contact us here.

• Federal law requires that you must be at least 18 years old to purchase shotgun or rifle ammunition and 21 years or older to purchase handgun ammunition.
• Federal law requires that you must be at least 18 years old to purchase most long guns and 21 years or older to purchase handguns.
• States and localities have differing laws for sporting/semi-automatic rifles. So, please confirm what the laws in your area allow.
• We will charge you actual shipping costs if you purchase and then must have the FFL return a firearm that you can not legally own in your area.
• This is not a comprehensive list of restrictions. Please check your local, state and federal laws before ordering firearms.

Federal law requires that you must be at least 18 years old to purchase a shotgun or rifle ammunition and 21 years or older to purchase handgun ammunition.

• In most states, transferring ammunition to an FFL dealer is not required. At this time we do not ship to states that require ammo to be transferred to an FFL dealer.
• If you are attempting to order ammunition to be shipped to a state that requires transfer to an FFL dealer you will not be able to submit your order.
• Ammunition and firearms will be shipped separately.
• For safety reasons, we do not accept returns on ammunition.
• Always make sure you use the correct ammunition for your specific firearm.
• Check your local laws for any other regulations before ordering.

Green Top abides by all state regulations regarding the sale of high-capacity magazines. We do not ship high-capacity magazines with firearms to certain states. We do not replace high-capacity magazines with state-compliant magazines. We do not offer refunds in place of magazines.

It is the customer’s responsibility for understanding state laws regarding magazine capacities. Any order for a magazine that is shipping to a state where it would be unlawful to own the purchased magazine will be canceled and will be subject to a 5% restocking fee.

Air guns and Sling Shots are restricted in some locations. Please check your State and Local laws before ordering.

You must be at least 18 or older to purchase Black Powder firearms. Black Powder firearms cannot be shipped to some locations. Please check your State and Local laws before ordering.

Crossbows, Pepper Spray, and Mace are restricted in some locations. Please check your State and Local laws before ordering.

In-Store Pickup: All online store pickup orders are required to be picked up within 14 days from the date that it was marked as "Awaiting Pickup." Read more about our In-store pickup policy here.

Fees: There will be a fee you are responsible for when you arrive and that is the background check fee, it is $2 for VA Residents and $5 for Non-Residents.

Current Age Restrictions: 

• Long Guns: Must be 18 years old, or older
• Modern Sporting Rifles: Must be 18 years old, or older
• Handguns: Must be 21 years old, or older
• Other (includes Pistol Grip Shotguns, Lower Receivers, Skeletonized Rifles, any NFA Item): Must be 21 years old, or older

Frequency of Handgun Purchase Restriction for residents of Virginia. (NOTE: Other states may also have similar restrictions. Check your state's laws.)

According to Virginia law, it is generally unlawful for any person who is not a licensed firearms dealer to purchase more than one handgun within any 30-day period. A violation of this subsection is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor. (Other exceptions apply, such as for a law-enforcement officer, for any person who holds a valid Virginia permit to carry a concealed handgun, and for trade-ins that occur within a 30-day period. For more details, visit: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/18.2-308.2:2/ )

Identification Requirements (Please read all requirements before coming to the store):

Virginia Resident ID Requirements: Only one form of ID is required IF your primary ID contains your current physical address. IF your primary form of ID contains a PO Box you must bring two forms of ID. All primary forms of ID must be 30 days old if it is an original or duplicate.

1. Primary Form of ID: Anyone wishing to purchase and take possession of a firearm (GCA/NFA) in person at the store must present a valid, current Virginia Driver's License or ID card. NOTE: If current Driver's License or ID card has an old address listed, proof of DMV change-of-address must be provided either by DMVNow website verification or a printed DMV driving record.
2. Second Form of ID (required if primary form contains a PO Box address):  Government Issued ID - Must contain your name and physical address
   Examples:
   1. Voter Registration Card
   2. Vehicle Registration Card
   3. Hunting or Fishing License
   4. Concealed Carry Permit
   5. Municipal Bill (state/local government bill) like water, sewer, or gas bill

Non-Virginia Resident ID Requirements: Two forms of ID are required IF your main form of ID contains your current physical address. IF your primary form of ID contains a PO Box, you must bring two additional forms of ID (three total).

1. Primary Form of ID: Valid, current Driver's License or ID card. NOTE: If current  Driver's License or ID card has an old address listed, proof of DMV change-of-address must be provided either by DMV website verification or a printed DMV change of address.
2. Second Form of ID: Must contain your name and physical address.
   Examples:
   1. Voter Registration Card
   2. Vehicle Registration Card
   3. Hunting or Fishing License
   4. Concealed Carry Permit
   5. Municipal Bill (state/local government bill) like water, sewer, or gas bill
3. Third Form of ID (required if second form contains a PO Box address): Government Issued ID - Must contain your physical address.
   Examples:
   1. Voter Registration Card
   2. Hunting or Fishing License
   3. Concealed Carry Permit
   4. Municipal Bill (state/local government bill) like water, sewer, or gas bill

Note: Purchaser must be at least 21 years old and not prohibited from purchasing/possessing a firearm. Be advised that NFA processing times are highly variable. Currently, processing times average between 4-12 months, although specific cases may take shorter or longer to complete.

1. Requirements for Individual Pick Up
   1. Virginia Resident ID Required (Valid Driver's License) for in-store pickup.
   2. Fingerprint Cards (two sets) - Can be completed in person at Green Top store location.
   3. Passport Photos (two) - Can be completed in person at Green Top store location.
   4. Tax Stamp Payment ($200 - check or money order preferred/recommended)
2. If Trust Pick Up
   1. Virginia Resident ID Required (Valid Driver's License) for in-store pickup.
   2. Fingerprint Cards (two sets) - Can be completed in person at Green Top store location.
   3. Passport Photos (two) - Can be completed in person at Green Top store location.
   4. Tax Stamp Payment ($200 - check or money order preferred/recommended)
   5. Copy of Trust Paperwork
   6. All responsible parties in the trust must be present
3. If Shipping
   1. Must go through SOT (Special Occupational Taxpayer) FFL Dealer
   2. Item being purchased must be legal to own in your state of residence.
      1.  Primary Form of ID: Valid, current Virginia Driver's License or ID card
      2. Second Form of ID: Government Issued ID - Must contain your physical address. Examples:
         1. Voter Registration Card
         2. Hunting or Fishing License
         3. Concealed Carry Permit
         4. Municipal Bill (state/local government bill) like water, sewer, or gas bill
      3. Third Form of ID (required if second form contains a PO Box address): Government Issued ID - Must contain your physical address. Examples:
         1. Voter Registration Card
         2. Vehicle Registration Card
         3. Hunting or Fishing License
         4. Concealed Carry Permit
         5. Municipal Bill (state/local government bill) like water, sewer, or gas bill