Joining a Group

Find a local or interest-based group and join it in two clicks.

2 min read Community Groups

Groups are how members organize by location, interest, or hobby. Joining one takes two clicks.

  1. Open the Community page
  2. Find a group that fits
  3. Click Join

Finding a group

Open Community from the main menu. Browse local groups in your state, or use the search box to find groups around a topic — "AR-15 builders", "competitive shooting", "collectors".

The Community page with the group browse grid ringed to show where to find local groups
Browse local groups by state or search by topic on the Community page.

Public groups vs approval-required

Most groups are public — click Join and you are in. A few require a moderator to approve your request. If approval is needed, you will see a "Pending" status until they accept.

Creating your own group

If no group fits, you can create one. Click Create Group on the Community page, give it a name and description, and pick whether it is local or interest-based.

Leaving a group

Open the group, click the menu, and choose Leave Group. You stop getting notifications and can no longer post in it.

Common questions

Are groups public or private?
Most groups are public — anyone can browse and join. Some require a moderator to approve your request.

Posting in a Group

Share a listing or start a discussion inside a group you belong to.

3 min

Moderation and Group Rules

How groups are moderated and what to expect if you break a rule.

3 min

Group Notifications

Choose how often you hear from each group you have joined.

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How do you Joining a Group?

American Gun Trader Help Center

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This Help Center article explains Joining a Group step by step for American Gun Trader users — private sellers, buyers, and verified FFL dealers.

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How do you Joining a Group? This Help Center article explains Joining a Group step by step for American Gun Trader users — 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 — contact support from your account if you are stuck. Listings are reviewed before they go live and messaging is moderated to reduce scams.