Gunny, the compliance copilot

What Gunny tells both parties in a listing chat — same-state vs interstate, no peer contact on interstate deals, and FFL rails.

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Gunny is American Gun Trader's eagle copilot. He posts in listing conversations — not as a banner — so both buyer and seller hear the same rules. Start with the Golden Rule for the simple state-by-state path.

What Gunny tells you

  • Same state: you must meet in person. Pay cash at the meetup. Never wire money.
  • Different states: you must use the FFLs button. You may not share phone or email with each other. Once you agree on a dealer, contact that FFL only. Never wire money to the other person. You can still propose a different FFL.
  • FFL on the table: both parties need to tap Agree.

What Gunny is not

Gunny is not @support, not a lawyer, and not a replacement for message moderation. He does not join support chats or group chats.

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How do you Gunny, the compliance copilot?

American Gun Trader Help Center

Gunny, American Gun Trader's happy eagle copilot

This Help Center article explains Gunny, the compliance copilot step by step for American Gun Trader users — private sellers, buyers, and verified FFL dealers.

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How do you Gunny, the compliance copilot? This Help Center article explains Gunny, the compliance copilot 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.