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Shipping Information
Dance’s Sporting Goods currently ships only within the continental United States (lower 48).
We do not ship internationally, and we do not ship to APO/FPO/DPO addresses at this time.
For shipments to Hawaii or Alaska, please contact our Internet Sales team at (804) 526-8399 x104 for available options and real-time shipping quotes. Ammunition cannot ship to either of these states as we do not offer freight shipments at this time.
Shipping Rates & Options
- FREE Shipping on orders over $99 (see exclusions below)
- $4.99 Flat Rate Shipping on orders under $99 (see exclusions below)
- FREE In-Store Pickup available on all items stocked at or shipped directly from our store
- Orders are shipped via UPS, FedEx, or USPS at our discretion
- Dance’s Sporting Goods is not responsible for stolen packages once marked delivered by the carrier
Note: A physical street address is required for most orders. We cannot ship firearms, ammunition, NFA items, or oversized freight to P.O. boxes.
Processing & Handling
In-stock merchandise typically ships within 1–2 business days after your order is received. Orders placed before 2 PM EST on a business day are more likely to ship the same day.
Orders ship Monday–Friday, excluding holidays. Orders placed on weekends or holidays begin processing on the next business day.
Orders containing firearms, ammunition, magazines, or NFA items are reviewed for destination-state compliance before shipment, which may add 1–2 additional business days.
Unexpected delays (e.g. weather or carrier issues) may occasionally affect delivery times. We always strive to ensure your order ships as quickly as possible.
Shipping Time Frames
| Carrier | Estimated Transit Time |
|---|---|
| USPS Priority Mail | 1–3 Business Days |
| USPS Ground Advantage | 1–5 Business Days |
| UPS Ground | 1–6 Business Days |
Transit time is in addition to handling time and applies to the continental U.S. only. Transit times are carrier estimates and are not guaranteed.
(See the transit time maps at the bottom of this page for details.)
Free & Flat Rate Shipping Exclusions
Free and Flat Rate shipping do not apply to:
- Oversized or overweight items
- Firearms, ammunition, suppressors, and other NFA items
- Reloading components (powder and primers ship HAZMAT)
- Fishing rods & combos
- Treestands
- Gun safes
- Items shipped directly from manufacturers or distributors
Free shipping applies to Standard Ground within the continental U.S. only.
Restricted States & Localities
State and local law — not our preference — determines what we can ship and where. The rules below are the general framework; specific product categories are detailed in the sections that follow.
We will not ship any firearm, ammunition, magazine, suppressor, or other regulated item into any state, county, or city where that item is prohibited. Orders placed for prohibited items will be cancelled and refunded in full, with no restocking fee.
We may decline, at our sole discretion, to ship regulated items into any jurisdiction with registration, permit, or licensing requirements we are not able to verify, including but not limited to: CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, HI, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OR, RI, VT, and WA.
Buyers are responsible for ensuring all purchases comply with the laws of their state and locality. Additional states, counties, and municipalities may impose rules not listed on this page.
Firearms & Air Rifles
Age Requirements
- You must be 18 or older to purchase a rifle or shotgun
- You must be 18 or older to purchase an air rifle
- You must be 21 or older to purchase a handgun
- You must be 21 or older to purchase an assault firearm as defined by Virginia law (Va. Code § 18.2-308.7), which includes most AR- and AK-pattern rifles and other semi-automatic centerfire rifles and pistols meeting the statutory definition
Age requirements for orders transferred through an out-of-state FFL are governed by the law of the state where the transfer occurs, which may be more restrictive than Virginia law. Where federal, Virginia, and destination-state law differ, the most restrictive applies.
Transfer Requirements
- All firearms must ship to a licensed FFL dealer in the purchaser’s state of residence, or be picked up in-store in Colonial Heights, Virginia
- A completed ATF Form 4473 & State Form SP65 and a successful background check are required before any firearm is transferred to you
- Valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID showing your current address) is required at the time of transfer — this is not optional
- We do not ship semi-automatic rifles or pistols meeting the “assault weapon” definition of the destination state to: CA, CT, DC, DE, HI, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, RI, and WA
- Colorado: semi-automatic firearms that accept a detachable magazine require a state-issued eligibility credential. Please verify your eligibility with your local dealer.
- Some items (e.g. ammo boxes, cases) may ship without outer overpackaging
How Outbound FFL Transfers Work
- Place your order. At checkout, tell us which FFL dealer will receive your firearm, or email the dealer’s name, city, and phone number to info@dancessportinggoods.com referencing your order number.
- We verify the dealer. We must have a current, signed copy of your dealer’s FFL on file before we ship. If we don’t have one, we’ll request it directly from them. This is the most common source of delay — please confirm your dealer is willing to receive the transfer before you order.
- We ship. You’ll receive tracking once the firearm leaves our store.
- You complete the transfer. Your receiving dealer will run your Form 4473 and background check. Transfer fees charged by your receiving dealer are set by that dealer, are your responsibility, and are not collected by or refundable from Dance’s Sporting Goods.
If we cannot obtain a valid FFL from your chosen dealer within 14 days of your order, we will contact you for an alternate dealer. If we receive no response within 30 days, the order will be cancelled and refunded less any applicable restocking fee.
If a Transfer Cannot Be Completed
Federal law prohibits us from shipping a firearm back to a non-licensee. If your background check is denied or the transfer cannot be completed for any reason:
- The firearm must be returned to us by your receiving FFL, dealer-to-dealer
- You are responsible for return shipping and any fee your receiving dealer charges to send it back
- A restocking fee of up to 20% applies
- Background check fees, transfer fees, and original shipping charges are not refundable
If you are unsure whether you are eligible to purchase or possess a firearm, please resolve that before ordering. We are glad to answer general questions, but we cannot advise you on your individual eligibility.
Ammunition
- You must be 18 or older to purchase rifle or shotgun ammunition
- You must be 21 or older to purchase handgun ammunition
- Important: ammunition that can be fired in a handgun is treated as handgun ammunition and requires you to be 21 or older — this includes calibers commonly thought of as rifle or rimfire ammunition, such as .22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, .223/5.56, and .300 BLK, when a handgun chambered for that cartridge exists
- Valid government-issued photo ID may be required for verification
- Ammunition ships only to the lower 48 states (no shipments to AK, HI, or U.S. territories)
- Ammunition ships via ground service only and cannot be expedited
State Ammunition Requirements
- California: ammunition may be shipped only to a California-licensed ammunition vendor for in-person transfer and background check — an FFL alone is not sufficient
- New York: ammunition may be shipped only to a licensed New York firearms dealer or registered ammunition seller
- Massachusetts: ammunition may be shipped only to a licensed dealer; a valid LTC or FID is required for transfer
- Connecticut, D.C., Illinois, New Jersey, and Rhode Island: customers must provide valid documentation (FOID, FPID, ammunition certificate, pistol permit, or registration, as applicable) before we ship
Required documentation must be provided within 72 hours of purchase. If we do not receive it in that window, your order will be cancelled and refunded in full, with no restocking fee.
Additional states and localities may impose rules not listed here.
Magazines & Capacity Limits
We screen every magazine order against the capacity limit of the destination state before shipping. Any magazine that exceeds the destination limit will be removed from the order and refunded, or the order will be cancelled and refunded in full — with no restocking fee.
| State | Limit |
|---|---|
| California | 10 rounds |
| Colorado | 15 rounds |
| Connecticut | 10 rounds |
| Delaware | 17 rounds |
| District of Columbia | 10 rounds |
| Hawaii | 10 rounds (handgun) |
| Illinois | 10 rifle / 15 handgun |
| Maryland | 10 rounds |
| Massachusetts | 10 rounds |
| New Jersey | 10 rounds |
| New York | 10 rounds |
| Oregon | 10 rounds |
| Rhode Island | 10 rounds |
| Vermont | 10 rifle / 15 handgun |
| Washington | 10 rounds |
This chart is maintained as a courtesy and is updated periodically. Counties and cities may impose stricter limits than the state. The law in your jurisdiction controls, and you remain responsible for knowing it.
Law Enforcement Exemption
Sworn law enforcement officers in restricted states may be eligible to purchase standard-capacity magazines for duty use. Because most state exemptions run to the agency rather than the individual officer, we require an agency purchase order or a signed letter on department letterhead from a commanding officer, plus valid departmental credentials, and we ship to the department address. We reserve the right to decline any request we cannot verify.
Suppressors & NFA Items
Dance’s Sporting Goods is a licensed FFL and Special Occupational Taxpayer (SOT), and we handle NFA transfers in-house.
Where We Can Ship
- Suppressors and other NFA items transfer only to an FFL/SOT dealer in your state, or in-store to Virginia residents
- We do not ship suppressors to: CA, DC, DE, HI, IL, MA, NJ, NY, and RI
- Suppressor legality differs from firearm legality — a state on one list is not necessarily on the other
The Transfer Process*
- You purchase and pay in full. The item is then logged into our NFA inventory.
- You complete an ATF Form 4 with fingerprints, photographs, and responsible-person paperwork as applicable.
- The ATF transfer tax is $0 for suppressors transferred on or after January 1, 2026.
- ATF reviews and approves the transfer. Wait times are set entirely by the ATF and are outside our control.
- Once approved, we notify you to complete the transfer in person.
*Dance's Sporting Goods is currently transferring suppressors without a Form 4. This is subject to change at anytime without notice.
NFA Cancellation & Refund Policy — Please Read
- You may cancel an NFA order for a full refund at any time before your Form 4 is submitted to the ATF.
- Once a Form 4 has been submitted to the ATF, the sale is final. No refunds, exchanges, or cancellations.
- ATF processing time is not grounds for cancellation or refund, regardless of length.
- If your Form 4 is disapproved by the ATF, contact us — we will work with you on a refund or transfer to an eligible party, less any fees already incurred. Fingerprint, photo, and processing fees are non-refundable.
- Once an NFA item has been transferred to you, it cannot be returned or exchanged. Contact the manufacturer for any defect or warranty issue.
Questions about an NFA purchase? Call (804) 526-8399 before you order. We would much rather answer questions up front than have you locked into a transfer you didn’t expect.
Additional Notes
- Orders over $100 shipping to an address different from the billing address may require photo ID verification for fraud prevention
- In-Store Pickup orders must be collected within 30 days or will be restocked and refunded
- Muzzleloaders and black powder guns may require Adult Signature upon delivery
- Powder and primers ship as HAZMAT and carry a separate hazardous materials fee
- We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order at our sole discretion, including where we believe a sale would be unlawful, where information provided cannot be verified, or where we suspect a straw purchase
Pricing & Inventory Errors
Despite our best efforts, listings occasionally contain pricing, description, or availability errors. We reserve the right to correct any error and to cancel any order placed at an incorrect price, whether or not the order has been confirmed or charged. If we cancel for this reason, you will receive a full refund and we will contact you before taking any action.
Order Changes & Cancellations
- To change or cancel an order, email info@dancessportinggoods.com or call (804) 526-8399 x104 as soon as possible with your order number
- We can usually cancel before the order ships. Once a tracking number is issued, the order must be handled as a return
- Special orders may be cancelled only before we place the order with our supplier
- NFA items follow the cancellation policy in the Suppressors & NFA section above
Claims for Lost or Damaged Shipments
Claims for missing, undelivered, or damaged packages must be reported to us within 14 days of the ship date. Please keep all original packaging until the claim is resolved — carriers require it for inspection.
Returns & Exchanges
We want every customer to be fully satisfied. Most items may be returned within 30 days of shipment for a refund or exchange.
All returns require a Return Authorization (RA) number before shipping anything back to us. To request one, email info@dancessportinggoods.com with your order number and the reason for return. Returns received without an RA number may be refused or delayed.
If We Made the Mistake
We will replace or refund, and cover return shipping, for items that were:
- Shipped in error
- Arrived damaged or defective
Please report these within 14 days of delivery so we can file a carrier claim if needed.
Standard Returns (Change of Mind)
For unused, unopened items returned in original condition and packaging:
- Return shipping is the customer’s responsibility. We recommend a trackable, insured method — we cannot refund a return we never receive
- Refunds go to the original payment method or, at your option, a Dance’s gift card
- Returns accepted after 30 days are at our discretion and will be refunded to a gift card
- Refunds typically post within 5–7 business days after we receive and inspect the return
- Original shipping, handling, and processing charges are not refundable
Restocking Fee
A restocking fee of up to 20% may apply to returns that are:
- Opened, used, or missing original packaging, manuals, or accessories
- Returned without a Return Authorization number
- Received more than 30 days after shipment
- Special orders
- Firearms returned to us after a failed or declined transfer
No restocking fee applies when we shipped in error, the item arrived damaged or defective, or we cancelled your order for compliance or availability reasons.
Warranty Items
If an item includes a manufacturer’s warranty, please contact the manufacturer directly for the fastest service. We’re glad to help you find the right contact.
Firearms
Once a firearm has been transferred to a customer (either in-store or through an FFL dealer), it cannot be returned or exchanged. This is a function of federal law and firearm resale value, not a preference on our part.
If there is a defect or functional issue, please contact the manufacturer directly for repair or replacement under warranty. If a new firearm is inoperable on arrival, call us — we will help you work it through with the manufacturer.
Non-Returnable Items
- Firearms and air rifles that have been transferred
- Suppressors and NFA items after a Form 4 has been submitted
- Ammunition
- Gun safes
- Reloading components (powder, primers, projectiles)
- Choke tubes
- Food or consumables
- DVDs, books, and other media once opened
- Labor, gunsmithing, background check, and transfer fees
- Licenses, permits, and gift cards
- Mouth calls and game calls
- Items returned with damaged, opened, or missing original packaging
- Special orders, unless defective or shipped in error
- Certain clothing (underwear, lingerie, base layers, headwear)
- Shipping, handling, or processing charges
Questions?
If you’re unsure about your order, a return, or whether we can ship to your state, please reach out before you order — we’re happy to help.
- Dance’s Sporting Goods, 570 Southpark Blvd., Colonial Heights, VA 23834
- info@dancessportinggoods.com
- (804) 526-8399 — Internet Sales: x104
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This page is provided for general information and does not constitute legal advice. Firearm, ammunition, and magazine laws change frequently. You are responsible for knowing and complying with the laws of your state and locality.
Last Updated: 2026-09-25