Buying Guns Online: A Step By Step Guide

With the rise of online purchases in recent years, it’s no wonder that many industries have seen an uptick in ecommerce. One arena that has and continues to sell online with success is the firearms industry. According to Ibis World, online gun sales have increased 13% between 2017 and 2022. It’s a growing market that’s not slowing down as customers see the benefits of it. Here’s our step-by-step guide to help you make gun buying easier:

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1. Consider the Pros & Cons
   1. Pros
      1. Wide selection of products and inventory
      2. Generally cheaper
      3. Easier to find hard to get products
      4. More potential sales & discounts
   2. Cons
      1. Longer wait periods due to shipping
      2. Unable to hold firearm before purchase
      3. Fixing defects could take longer
2. Know Your Local Laws
   1. Every state and county have their own firearm restrictions.
   2. Verify the firearm you want to purchase is compliant with your local laws.
   3. It’s best to contact your local FFL if you are unsure.
   4. Online retailers respect your state’s local laws and will NOT ship a non-compliant firearm.
3. Shop Online At Your Favorite Sporting Goods Retailer
   1. Make sure you choose a well respected company that has great customer service and reviews.
   2. Most reputable companies will have a pro staff that can walk you through the purchasing process.
   3. Most online dealers will have a list of local FFLs in your area that will accept a firearms transfer.
4. Contact your local FFL (Federal Firearms Dealer)
   1. By federal law, ecommerce sites selling firearms must ship them to a Federal Firearms License holder, which means a licensed gun dealer.
   2. Setup the transfer between your local FFL and online dealer.
   3. Most local dealers will charge a transfer fee between $30-$75 dollars.
5. Pick-up your Firearm from your local FFL
   1. Once a purchase is completed and the transfer has been setup your online dealer will ship the firearm to your local FFL
   2. The local FFL will receive the firearm and will perform the standard NICS background check at this time.
   3. Background checks are typically approved the same day but can sometimes take additional time.
   4. Once approved the transfer will be completed and you can take home your new firearm.

Resources:

https://www.hinterlandoutfitters.com/financing-information

https://www.hinterlandoutfitters.com/buying-guns-online

https://www.pewpewtactical.com/how-buy-gun-online/

https://n1outdoors.com/can-you-buy-guns-online/

https://blog.gitnux.com/firearms-sales-statistics/

https://www.ibisworld.com/industry-statistics/market-size/online-gun-ammunition-sales-united-states/