Saved Alerts

Save a search and get an alert when a matching listing appears.

3 min read Getting Started

Saved Alerts watches a search for you. When a new listing matches, we send an alert.

  1. Run a search for the item you want
  2. Choose Save Search
  3. Open Saved Alerts to edit or remove it

Set the filters you care about, such as category, maker, caliber, state, or price. Save the search when the results look right.

Manage your alerts

Open Saved Alerts from your account. You can review the filters, change the alert name, or delete an alert you no longer need.

Saved Alerts page for managing matching-listing searches
Saved Alerts keeps your important searches ready for the next matching listing.

What to expect

An alert tells you that a new match exists. Open the listing and check its details yourself before contacting the seller.

Common questions

What is a Saved Alert?
It watches a saved search and alerts you when a new listing matches.
Can I delete a saved alert?
Yes. Open Saved Alerts, find the alert, and choose Delete.

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American Gun Trader Help Center

Gunny, American Gun Trader's happy eagle copilot

This Help Center article explains Saved Alerts step by step for American Gun Trader users โ€” private sellers, buyers, and verified FFL dealers.

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How do you Saved Alerts? This Help Center article explains Saved Alerts step by step for American Gun Trader users โ€” private sellers, buyers, and verified FFL dealers. Follow the instructions in the body to complete the task inside your account without sharing passwords or payment details in public channels. When a task touches firearm transfers, confirm federal, state, and local rules separately using our state law guides and how-to pillars. American Gun Trader provides moderated messaging and hand-reviewed listings, but users remain responsible for lawful compliance on every sale. If the screenshots or menu labels differ slightly after a platform update, the underlying workflow usually remains the same โ€” contact support from your account if you are stuck. Listings are reviewed before they go live and messaging is moderated to reduce scams. Listings are reviewed before they go live and messaging is moderated to reduce scams.