Everything American Gun Trader Offers
American Gun Trader is a free firearms marketplace built for direct buyer-to-seller trading — no listing fees and no commission on private sales. Here is everything you can do on the platform.
- Zero commission
- Secure messaging
- Human-moderated
Feature list
Free Firearm Listings
Post unlimited firearm listings for free with zero commission on private sales — no listing fees, no membership fees.
Auctions & Bidding
List firearms as timed auctions. Buyers place bids until the auction closes, with instant outbid and auction-end notifications.
Secure Messaging
Direct buyer-to-seller messaging with contact-info protection, so you can negotiate terms safely before a transfer.
Local Groups & Community
Join free local buy/sell groups by area and interest-based community groups, each with its own listings and group chat.
Wishlist
Save listings you are watching so you can track price and availability and return to them later.
Seller & Buyer Ratings
Rate the people you trade with after a deal and review a trader's rating history before transacting.
Excel Bulk Upload
Verified FFL dealers can upload many listings at once with the official Excel workbook (CSV still accepted).
WooCommerce Sync
Dealers already selling on WooCommerce can publish their catalog automatically and have sold guns write back to their store as out of stock — no dual entry.
Verified FFL Dealer Accounts
Licensed dealers get WooCommerce sync, a dealer API and AI agent, bulk FFL Tools, a verified badge, and first place in the transfer FFL picker.
Free Android App
A free Android app using the same account as the web — push notifications, messaging, live bidding, and quick photo uploads.
Affiliate Program
Earn 15% lifetime commission on purchases from people you refer, plus a free newsletter feature (worth $24.99) per referral.
Frequently Asked Questions
What features does American Gun Trader offer firearm buyers and sellers?
American Gun Trader combines free classified listings, secure buyer-seller messaging, optional timed auctions, local community groups, wishlists, and seller ratings on one platform. Sellers post unlimited ads with photos at zero commission on private sales; dealers can bulk-upload CSV inventory or sync a WooCommerce catalog automatically. Verified FFL dealer accounts add a trust badge, dealer API access, and priority placement in the transfer-dealer picker buyers use at checkout. Buyers message sellers through moderated chat, bid in auctions with instant outbid alerts, and save listings to a wishlist while comparing prices nationwide. A free Android app mirrors the website with push notifications for messages and bids. Optional paid upgrades — post boosts, newsletter features, and dealer subscriptions — fund the site without charging commission on ordinary private trades. Every listing is reviewed before it goes live, and messaging is moderated to reduce scams while keeping political speech unrestricted.
Is American Gun Trader really free?
Yes. Browsing, posting listings, messaging, bidding, and joining groups are all free. We make money only from optional upgrades like post boosts, newsletter features, and verified FFL dealer accounts.
Does American Gun Trader have auctions?
Yes. Sellers can list a firearm as a timed auction and buyers place bids until it closes. Buyers are notified instantly if they are outbid, and the winner is notified when the auction ends.
Is there a mobile app?
Yes — a free Android app that uses the same account as the website, with push notifications for messages and bids, secure messaging, live auction bidding, and camera photo uploads.
Can I sell a lot of guns at once?
Yes. Sellers and licensed dealers can bulk-upload many listings at once using a CSV file, then manage them from the dashboard.
