Is there a craigslist for guns?

steve mulkey · 11-04-2007, 06:28 PM

I was wondering if there was a site like Craigslist for private gun sales. I know there would be a lot of rules governing something like that. But it seems like somthing that should be possible.

rondog · 11-05-2007, 12:17 AM

The Rocky Mountain Gun Owners Association has a "for sale" classifieds site, because of the Denver newspapers' restrictive gun ads policies. Then there's all the gun "auction" sites. Use Google and poke around, you might be surprised what you find.

just_a_car · 11-05-2007, 02:25 AM

Your best bet is Gunbroker.com or ArmsAmerica.com.

troy2000 · 11-05-2007, 04:59 AM

I've bought several guns thru gunbroker.com. Never had a problem. But I passed on a couple of other guns, because the seller either couldn't be bothered to answer my questions or didn't know what he was talking about...

just_a_car · 11-05-2007, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by troy2000

I've bought several guns thru gunbroker.com. Never had a problem. But I passed on a couple of other guns, because the seller either couldn't be bothered to answer my questions or didn't know what he was talking about...

+1 to all of the above.

.22guy · 11-05-2007, 04:23 PM

A lot of other gun forum sites have a free classified section.

SilverRun · 11-05-2007, 04:26 PM

Well you have Gunbroker.com as previously mentioned and Auctionarms.com. Also, you can list guns on Craigslist.

Big Dog · 11-05-2007, 05:00 PM

I prefer GunsAmerica.com, as it is a "Firearms Classified" rather than an auction. The seller posts the price up front, you contact him and make your deal. He transfers the gun to your local FFL for the proper paperwork.
I had one bad deal - the seller sold a gun out from under me when a 'walk in' wanted it - AFTER I sent the payment. He sent my payment back with an apology. He's off my list of good dealers.
I have bought three other rifles off GA with good results.

As always, "Buyer Beware" applies here as anywhere.

steve mulkey · 11-05-2007, 05:13 PM

Thank you to all that replied. As for Craigslist you can post gun sales there but they get flagged for removal immediately. I was hopeing there was a site like Craigslist that has local area sales like the classifieds so you wouldn't have to mess with the ffl transfer to just sale a few unwanted guns. Again thanks guys for the input.

11-04-2007, 06:28 PM	#1
steve mulkey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: jacksonville fl Posts: 3	Is there a craigslist for guns? I was wondering if there was a site like Craigslist for private gun sales. I know there would be a lot of rules governing something like that. But it seems like somthing that should be possible.

11-05-2007, 02:25 AM	#3
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,518	Your best bet is Gunbroker.com or ArmsAmerica.com. __________________

11-05-2007, 04:59 AM	#4
troy2000 Resident Armed Liberal Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 9,450 Images: 9	I've bought several guns thru gunbroker.com. Never had a problem. But I passed on a couple of other guns, because the seller either couldn't be bothered to answer my questions or didn't know what he was talking about... __________________ If a million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing. -Anatole France

11-05-2007, 04:23 PM	#6
.22guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,154	A lot of other gun forum sites have a free classified section. __________________ Guns: they are like baseball cards except they are cool and you can kill things with em. -Billy

11-05-2007, 05:00 PM	#8
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,213	I prefer GunsAmerica.com, as it is a "Firearms Classified" rather than an auction. The seller posts the price up front, you contact him and make your deal. He transfers the gun to your local FFL for the proper paperwork. I had one bad deal - the seller sold a gun out from under me when a 'walk in' wanted it - AFTER I sent the payment. He sent my payment back with an apology. He's off my list of good dealers. I have bought three other rifles off GA with good results. As always, "Buyer Beware" applies here as anywhere. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

11-05-2007, 12:17 AM	#2
rondog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 1,330	The Rocky Mountain Gun Owners Association has a "for sale" classifieds site, because of the Denver newspapers' restrictive gun ads policies. Then there's all the gun "auction" sites. Use Google and poke around, you might be surprised what you find.

11-05-2007, 04:26 PM	#7
SilverRun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AL Posts: 1,661	Well you have Gunbroker.com as previously mentioned and Auctionarms.com. Also, you can list guns on Craigslist.

11-05-2007, 05:13 PM	#9
steve mulkey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: jacksonville fl Posts: 3	Thank you to all that replied. As for Craigslist you can post gun sales there but they get flagged for removal immediately. I was hopeing there was a site like Craigslist that has local area sales like the classifieds so you wouldn't have to mess with the ffl transfer to just sale a few unwanted guns. Again thanks guys for the input.