/r/NOVAguns

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This is a sub to help NOVA-ians meet and shoot. Geographically local to NOVA (the counties in red per the icon) and focused on shooting events, meetups, range info, gunshop info, etc


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Virginia's Firearm Events / Groups / Clubs


/r/NOVAguns

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Slide Optic Cut

Any recommended shops in the area that will do optic cuts on slides

4 Comments
2024/11/10
01:37 UTC

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Store my guns for me?

I'm curious if there are any ffls or gun stores in the Nova area that store guns for people. I currently am looking to buy guns for self defense but I live in a anti-gun household and I'm wondering if there are any places will hold guns for people.

11 Comments
2024/11/09
17:03 UTC

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/r/VAguns is having it's annual Winter Range Day Meetup at The Cove Campground over in Gore, VA - **This Sat Nov 9th**

1 Comment
2024/11/08
13:56 UTC

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Come do it in the dark with Green Ops.

0 Comments
2024/11/07
00:46 UTC

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ORTAC

Anyone train at or with ORTAC in Haymarket? The website doesn’t give much info. I’m interested in seeing what they offer?

1 Comment
2024/11/04
20:36 UTC

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Reminder to get out and Vote tomorrow Tues Nov 5th!

0 Comments
2024/11/04
16:16 UTC

2

Pepper spray allowed?

1 Comment
2024/11/04
12:56 UTC

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Next Saturday Nov 9th is the /r/VAguns Winter Range Day Meetup @ The Cove !

1 Comment
2024/11/03
16:48 UTC

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Reminder - Saturday Nov 9th is the /r/VAguns Winter Range Day Meetup @ The Cove

5 Comments
2024/10/31
18:52 UTC

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Question: can my horrible hand stippling be fixed?

I did this years ago when I got my first Glock. The horrible hand stippling is mine. It works but it's ugly.

Can it be fixed? (Stippled over or sanded off)

Does anyone know someone / shop who can do this?

7 Comments
2024/10/29
14:44 UTC

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Arlington County 2a+ voter guide?

Can anyone help me out? To get even more specific, i’m in Ballston, if that matters.

6 Comments
2024/10/25
05:09 UTC

6

NoVa gun range with a Glock 20 Gen5 in stock

I am interested in buying a G20.5, but my range and others I know of in NoVa don't have one to rent, or even in stock for sale. I would really like to shoot or at least hold one before buying, because I am worried that the thick grip may not be a good fit for me. Anyone know of a place where I can try one?

7 Comments
2024/10/24
23:25 UTC

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Traumatic Injury Care Course - Sat. Nov. 16th

We will have a medical course on Nov. 16th! This course is for everyone to learn a valuable skill set. Teenaged kids as well.

This course will cover injuries that need to be addressed to prevent death before EMS arrives. You could see them in a vehicle accident, the workplace, or even at home. You will gain the knowledge AND the tools to care for traumatic injuries. The course includes a trauma first aid kit (IFAK), which is comprised of a tourniquet, chest seals, gauze, etc. 

The course will be taught by veteran Navy SEAL Combat Medic Jim LaPaglia. After leaving the Navy, Jim deployed multiple times as a contractor with the CIA. He also spent the last 20 years as a lead firearms and medical instructor for Armed Forces Experimental Training Activity Department of Defense (AFETA) and law enforcement when not deployed.

DM or email us if you’re interested! The course address will be provided to those interested. If you can’t attend this course, follow us on social media for future course offerings (link in the comments).

2 Comments
2024/10/24
19:08 UTC

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SBR across state lines

I know there is a form that needs to be approved to legally travel with an SBR across state lines.

Can I not fill out the form and remove the stock and legally bring my SBR into another state without a stock on it?

Can I not fill out the form and put a brace on my SBR and take it to another state?

Basically not deal with the paperwork of legally bringing and using my SBR to another state.

10 Comments
2024/10/24
10:16 UTC

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Gunsmith - Stripped Screw Extraction

Title says it. Got a stripped screw in my EPS Carry on a P365 slide, and wanted to get it extracted.

Before anyone brings it up, I would normally do it myself but I’ve recently moved into the area so I don’t have any tools on me yet.

I contacted a few places that were recommended on here, and one is charging $75 for it and the place has mixed reviews. Just wanted to see if there are any other options! Thanks everyone.

pic of screw

16 Comments
2024/10/22
18:09 UTC

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Best outdoor ranges

Hey folks - looking for some outdoor range recommendations in the NOVA area. Looking to get outside and moving if possible.

17 Comments
2024/10/21
17:30 UTC

14

Virginia Gun Collectors Association gun Show this weekend Dale City VFW.

No pickles, no Chineseum garbage, no political nonsense, only collectors grade goods!

7 Comments
2024/10/17
11:47 UTC

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Best Place for a P/W

Looking to get two guns pinned and welded. Almost everything I see recommends shipping it out to D.wilson. I would prefer not to ship my uppers if I can, is there anywhere near NOVA (within a 3 hour drive) that does a P/W on par with D.Wilson or ADCO?

7 Comments
2024/10/16
01:37 UTC

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Reminder! /r/VAguns Fall Range Day Meetup is Sat November 9 (Veteran's Day Wknd)

0 Comments
2024/10/15
15:32 UTC

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Shops w/Cheap Ammo (not online)

I’ll be in Arlington/Ashburn for a day. Which shops around that area offer the best prices for ammo? Looking for bulk 9mm for the range. I’ve seen other posts but they recommend shops further south than I can get to. Thanks in advance!

20 Comments
2024/10/14
21:23 UTC

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Repost - Looking for a Machinist

I know this maybe a pipe dream but I am shooting my shot if you will. I have a machine shop in central Virginia that is just sitting vacate. I go in and play from time to time, knock out a few projects for our other companies but mainly it is completely underutilized. I have learned a lot from trial and error and some teaching but I need to learn more. I do not wish to sell my machines as they bring me joy and I truly think that I can achieve what I am setting out to.

I would like to find a machinist who is motivated and wants to run their own shop. You could for me for me but that isn’t what I want. I’d love for it to be gun related but it doesn’t have to be. Ideally Id like to come up with a niche “widget” that we could make to keep the shop self sufficient for covering the costs. I wont have the time to babysit or help in daily operations unless something unusual happens in my schedule. I am in my 30s, very business focused, conscientious of the reality, and love everything about firearms and I am very interested in pursuing this idea seriously. I hope you are too.

I have a Prototrak DPMv5 and a Prototrak 2460SLX Lathe, a YCM VMC with a 4th axis, a YCM Turning Center, as well as some other machines.

If this is something you think you would be interested in and qualify for, send me a PM and we can discuss all of the specifics. Please excuse any typos and grammar.

Thanks

4 Comments
2024/10/14
12:59 UTC

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Surrendering a gifted firearm

Good morning. I have a gifted long gun from my ex husband. How do I legally surrender the gun? Thank you in advance.

21 Comments
2024/09/21
12:21 UTC

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Peacemaker/Frontier, 9/13

I will be up on Frontier by about noon and am bringing a couple target rifles if you want to try out something a little different.

One is a 6.5G w/ a 1.5oz trigger, ZCO ZC527 optic on it. The other is a 284 Win riding a Seb Mini-X and a RIII on it.

You should already be qualified to shoot up there and meet me up there.

10 Comments
2024/09/11
12:25 UTC

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/r/VAguns Winter Range Day Meetup 2024 @ The Cove - November 9th

2 Comments
2024/09/10
07:07 UTC

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/r/VAguns Winter Range Day Meetup @ The Cove - Saturday November 9th, 2024

0 Comments
2024/09/08
00:46 UTC

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Threading a 700 barrel

Hello everyone, I have a rem 700 tactical and want to put a can on it and want to get the barrel threaded. Can you guys recommend anyone in the area that could do the work?

14 Comments
2024/09/01
12:39 UTC

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CCW Wait Time in Arlington

Recently submitted my CCW in Arlington County. I’ve seen that the turnaround time can vary, so curious to see how long it took folks that recently go theirs in the past month or two.

8 Comments
2024/08/30
20:01 UTC

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Learn how to shoot better near, far, and in the dark with Green Ops

0 Comments
2024/08/30
00:34 UTC

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Where to sell/consign firearms

8 Comments
2024/08/29
14:27 UTC

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