The options for selling a gun are simple: sell it privately or sell it online. There are pros and cons of both, but since Guns.com is an online company that buys guns, we’re going to outline the pros and cons of selling your gun online. 

There are plenty of great reasons to sell your unwanted gun(s) to Guns.com, and obviously we’d love for you to do that! However, we’re also professional and realistic. We realize that while there are many more benefits than drawbacks to selling your gun online, you should consider both when deciding how to sell a gun. 

Pros

It’s safe and convenient: Guns.com buys guns every single day, and we’ve streamlined the process to be quick and efficient. 

The Process: The process is easy with Guns.com! 

1. Tell us about your firearm – Contact us through our We Buy Guns page. Fill us in about your gun and its condition. 
2. We’ll make you an offer – Our firearm appraisal experts will appraise your gun and make you an offer. You’ll have 10 days to decide.
3. Ship your gun(s) to us using a prepaid mailing label – You’ll drop off the package at a designated shipping location and it will be shipped directly to us.
4. Get paid fast! – Once your gun is received and examined by our team to ensure the condition is as stated in the appraisal, we’ll process your payment. This is usually complete within 24 hours.

We are an FFL: That’s right, Guns.com is a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL). You’re going to have to find one to legally sell your gun no matter which way you choose – let it be us! We know the process. We know the procedure. We know the legalities and requirements necessary to legally transfer your firearm. 

Hassle-free: Maybe you just want that gun gone without all the hassle of selling it to a private party. Our process is hassle-free. Get a quote; then decide if you’ll accept it. Other than a quick trip to ship it, you can sit back and wait to get paid. There’s no tire kicking, no haggling, and no meeting a stranger at a gun shop to complete your sale.
 

Fair price: Our expert appraisers know gun values and won’t take you for a ride with a lowball offer. Even if you don’t know the value of your gun, you can rest assured that our offer will be fair – because our experts assess guns every day. You might think your local gun store – or worse yet – pawn shop will offer you a fair price, but that’s not always the case. Just because they’re in the business doesn’t make them an expert at valuing what you have. 

Saves you time: When you sell online, the transaction is completed quickly, and you get paid quickly. After all, that’s the goal, right? Sell and get paid! Waiting around to find a buyer on your own, answering emails, and waiting for strangers to come look at your gun all take time. You’ve got better things to do, don’t you? …like browse Guns.com for your next firearm purchase! 
 

Related: We Buy Guns – Never Sell to a Gun 'Buyback.' Get More Money With Guns.com
 

Cons

You might find a better deal: There’s always a chance someone locally will offer you a decent deal. If you already know your gun’s worth, selling locally may be right for you. But keep in mind that selling a gun via a private transaction is subject to local laws, rules, and regulations. You might also have to deal with on-site haggling, which can always be awkward, especially with a gun. 

Fast cash: You’ll get paid immediately upon close of the transaction when you sell to a private party or local gun shop. When you sell online, you’ll get paid quickly but not immediately – it may take a day or two. Guns.com generally pays you within 24 hours of receiving the gun; other online stores’ timing on payment may vary.
 

Bottom line

There are pros and cons to everything, including selling your gun online. We believe the best way to sell your gun is through Guns.com. You’ll be legally compliant throughout the process, and we’ll pay you a competitive, fair price for your unwanted gun. The streamlined process that we’ve perfected is fast, compliant, and fair – we’ll even cover the shipping!