GunBroker facilitates the legal exchange of firearms and accessories between adults. It is legal to buy and sell firearms in the US, provided you adhere to federal, state, and local laws.
Transfer of firearms ownership requires an FFL holder:
A Federal Firearms License (FFL) transfer dealer is required for the transfer of firearms ownership between individuals.
Buyers should either have a FFL or find a FFL in their local area to receive and manage the transfer of the item for them before they place a bid or purchase an item. This typically means the buyer must contact a local FFL transfer dealer to make arrangements for the transfer.
Accessories such as: holsters, clips, sights, scopes, etc., often are not required to ship to a FFL. Non-firearm items such as: air guns, knives, ammunition, antique guns built before 1899, and some gun parts also do not require transfer by a licensed dealer but may require proof of age before shipping. (Some states now require ammunition to be shipped to a FLL).
Please review the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) FAQ about transferring ownership of firearms by unlicensed persons: https://www.atf.gov/
Shipping restrictions:
Please review the Firearms Shipping Guide for information about how to ship firearms, including tips on using several popular carriers.
If you have any questions or concerns about whether an item can be shipped to you, please contact your local FFL transfer dealer and/or ATF field office, or send a message to the seller by clicking "Ask Seller a Question", located in the item listing prior to placing a bid.
Age restrictions:
You must be an adult who is able to enter into a contract. There are age limits on the sale of certain items. The seller will ask you to verify your age (typically, by providing a copy of your driver's license) before you purchase the item.
- In general, you must be at least 18 years old to buy items on this site.
- To buy pistol ammunition, you must be at least 21 years old.
- To buy rifle ammunition, you must be at least 18 years old.
Background checks:
Anyone purchasing a firearm must be able to pass a background check. See https://www.atf.gov/questions-and-answers/firearms-qas for more information.
State restrictions:
Certain types of items are illegal in certain state, county and/or city; for example, assault weapons cannot be sold in California, and certain types of ammunition are illegal in certain states and cities. We recommend you review:
International buyers:
Click here for information on Exporting Firearms from the US.
Strictly prohibited:
We encourage buyers to comply with all laws and regulations regarding the purchase of firearms and related items on GunBroker.com. Not complying with the law is a breach of the GunBroker.com User Agreement, and may result in the suspension of user privileges or legal action. As a reminder, these actions are prohibited by our User Agreement:
- Use of the site by underage persons: by placing a bid on this site, you are certifying you are of legal age to purchase the item, and you have a legal right to buy and own the item
- Use of the site by persons falsely representing themselves
- Failure to abide by applicable state, federal and local laws
See also the following related articles:
Restrictions on Listing Full-Auto Firearms and Parts
Additional resources:
Click here for a list of additional resources concerning federal and state firearms laws.
As of January 1 , 2022, PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, CashApp, ApplePay, GooglePay, Rhea, Walmart2Walmart, MoneyGram, and any other person to person money transfer application cannot be used for firearms, firearm accessories or parts, or ammunition and we do not permit it to be used on the site or for collection of payment for any of our transactions, as it is against the applications terms of service, and against the User Agreement, Site Rules, and listing policy. GunBroker also does not support wire transfers, as these are not able to be disputed or reversed, and therefore, are not protected. The Buyer's Protection Program (BPP) will not cover payments made with these applications.
PayPal / Venmo / Zelle / Apple Pay Policy on Firearms