The following terms and conditions of sale govern all sales from Veteran Arms, LLC (hereafter Seller) to all customers (hereafter Buyer). By making a purchase from Seller the Buyer signifies agreement to be bound by the following terms. If after purchase, but prior to use or modification of the item, the Buyer wishes not to be bound by the following terms, Buyer may return the item/s to Seller in as-new, un-used, un-fired, un-modified condition within the 10 day inspection period for a refund of purchase price less shipping costs to and from Buyer.
Ordering & Shipping Information
Buyer acknowledges that Buyer has read and agrees to be bound by the policies and procedures making up the Ordering & Shipping information found on this website.
Money Back Guarantee
All merchandise sold by Veteran Arms LLC, with the exception of special order or custom ordered items or as otherwise may be outlined in the product description, are covered by a 10 Day Money Back Guarantee. Buyer may return any item purchased from Seller in un-used, un-fired, un-modified condition within 10 days of receipt for a refund of purchase price less costs of shipping to and from the Buyer.
It is the Buyer’s responsibility to insure the item for its full value during shipment back to Seller. Failure to adequately insure an item damaged, destroyed, or lost in return shipment shall be grounds for refusal of refund of purchase price or for assessment of damages to be determined by Seller and deducted against the refunded purchase price.
The Buyer need not notify Seller prior to return of an item under these terms. Unless otherwise indicated, all items should be returned to the following address: Veteran Arms LLC, 48 Pinewood Drive, Columbus, MS 39702. If there is any question as to the proper return address, please contact Veteran Arms LLC via the Contact portion of the website to receive specific instructions.
A note indicating that the item is being sent for return and including your order number is recommended in order to speed the refund process. Refunds are issued back to the card originally used for the purchase.
Sales Tax
Georgia residents must pay sales tax in addition to the cost of their purchase. Items shipped to addresses outside of Georgia are not subject to sales tax collection. Out-of-state purchasers may, however, be liable for payment of use tax in their home state.
Three Month Limited Warranty on Veteran Arms LLC’s Muskets and Pistols
All of Veteran Arms LLC’s regular line of muskets and pistols come with a three (3) month limited repair or replacement warranty on defective parts. Seller reserves the right to refund the purchase price to Buyer in leu of repair or replacement at Seller’s sole discretion. Buyer shall contact Seller prior to returning any item to Seller for repair or replacement.
Seller shall not be responsible for repair or replacement of parts damaged due to misuse, neglect, or mishandling of the Buyer or shipping carrier. The decision to repair or replace shall be made on a case-by-case basis. Seller will bear the cost of shipping merchandise under the warranty period.
Seller shall be afforded adequate time to repair or replace parts, taking into consideration that parts may need to be specially manufactured or shipped from abroad.
This warranty covers only muskets and pistols from Veteran Arms LLC’s regular line. It does not include one-of-a-kind items, weapons from other manufacturers, importers, or distributors, used or custom items, or other merchandise.
Limited Liability
By purchasing from Veteran Arms LLC, Buyer absolves Seller of any and all liability for damages or injury resulting from the use or misuse - negligent or intentional - of the merchandise. Furthermore, Buyer assumes the risk of injury to persons or property that may result from use or misuse of any product sold by Veteran Arms LLC. If any Buyer does not wish to be bound by these conditions, Buyer may return the merchandise within 10 days of receipt for a full refund of purchase price less shipping.
Furthermore, Buyer acknowledges that merchandise sold by Veteran Arms LLC is historical in nature and that no attempt has been made to make the items safer than they would have been originally. Buyer acknowledges that it is Buyer’s responsibility to inform himself of the safe and proper handling of historical reproductions, and that by keeping and using any merchandise that Buyer has assumed the risk of injury to persons and property resulting from that use without limitation.
Seller shall not be liable for any physical injury, death, or damage to property resulting directly or indirectly from either intentional or unintentional discharge of firearm, musket, pistol, cannon, or any other weapon.
Buyer assumes liability & responsibility for use, purchase, & storage of all weapons and related merchandise.
Buyer certifies that Buyer is 18 years of age or older, and that Buyer may legally purchase, own, and possess an “antique firearm” as defined by applicable Federal law, and will comply with all applicable state and local laws. Seller reserves the right to verify age and/or deny sale in relation to age verification or for any other reason.
Buyer acknowledges that all weapons, and particularly firearms and related items, are potentially dangerous if handled improperly and agrees to hold Seller not liable for any injury arising out of negligence of either Buyer or Seller.
Buyer shall not allow any third party to make any negligence claim against Seller though Buyer.
Buyer assumes responsibility to ensure that the firearm or other weapon or merchandise is in proper functioning condition prior to each usage. Buyer further agrees to hold Seller harmless for any and all damage and/or injury arising from failure to inspect.
Buyer assumes the risk of possession, firing, cleaning, maintaining, and all other use associated with any firearm, weapon, or other merchandise.
Failure to read and follow all information found in the Owner’s Manual shall constitute negligence on the part of Buyer and act as an assumption of the risk of damage to property and injury or death to Buyer or third parties.
Buyer’s use of smokeless gunpowder, blackpowder substitutes, or grades of blackpowder other than those recommended in the Owner’s Manual shall act as an assumption of the risk of damage to property and injury or death to Buyer or third parties. Use of any other powder other than FF grade blackpowder shall void all warranties and release Seller from all liability for injury or death.
Percussion caps, flashpans, flints, caps, matchcord, etc all pose potential dangerous risks to eyes and face. Buyer shall assume all risks associated with these dangers and take appropriate precautions including the wearing of safety/shooters glasses, non-flammable clothing, hair protection, etc.
All failure to take reasonable precaution will act to release Seller from any liability to person or property.
Firearms and other historical weapons should always be treated as if loaded. Seller shall not be liable for any damage or injury caused by accidental or intentional discharge.
Buyer agrees to hold Seller, its agents, members, employees, and etc harmless against any claim, demand, proceeding, suit for loss or damage (actual, special, or consequential) of every kind including lawyers fees made by Buyer or third party claiming through Buyer arising from any breach of these terms and conditions.
Liquidated Damages
By accepting delivery of merchandise from Seller, Buyer signifies acceptance of the following liquidated damages in the event of any suit, case, controversy, arbitration, or mediation, arising out of the sale or use of firearms, other weapons, or other merchandise.
In the event of any suit, etc involving personal injury to Buyer, where Buyer is found to be at least 1% liable (contributorily or comparatively) for the injury sustained, the Buyer agrees that the maximum liquidated damages / liability award shall be not more than five (5) times the retail purchase price of the firearm, other weapon, or other merchandise or $5,000, whichever is greater.
In the event of any other suit, etc (other than personal injury), Buyer agrees that the maximum liquidated damages shall be not more than three (3) times the retail purchase price of the firearm, other weapon, or other merchandise or $3,000, whichever is greater.
Choice of Law
Buyer agrees that any suit, case, controversy, arbitration, or mediation arising out of the sale or use of firearms, other weapons, or other of Seller’s merchandise shall be decided according to the laws of the State of Georgia.
Choice of Venue
Buyer agrees that any suit, case, controversy, arbitration, or mediation arising out of the sale or use of firearms or other of Seller’s merchandise shall be brought and decided in proceedings to take place in Stewart County, Georgia or district court of which Stewart County, Georgia composes a part.