Creating a Listing

Step-by-step: post a firearm or accessory for sale, from basic info through final submission.

6 min read Posts & Listings

Posting a listing takes about five minutes. Have your photos and any serial numbers handy before you start.

  1. Click New Post from your dashboard or My Posts
  2. Fill in Basic Info, Details, then Photos
  3. Review and submit
  4. Wait for moderation approval (usually a few hours)

What you'll need

  • 3-10 photos of the firearm or item
  • Category (e.g. handgun, rifle, ammo, accessory)
  • Caliber and manufacturer (for firearms)
  • Condition and asking price
  • An honest description, including any flaws

Step 1: Basic Info

Pick a category and condition, then write a title and set a price. The title is what buyers see first — include the make, model, and caliber. Example: Glock 19 Gen 5 9mm — like new, 200 rounds.

The new-post wizard with Step 1 listing fields ringed to show category, condition, title, and price
Step 1: pick a category and condition, then enter a title and price.

Step 2: Details

Add caliber, manufacturer, and a clear description. Mention anything a buyer should know: round count, modifications, included accessories, original box and paperwork.

Weight is optional and only used for shipping — enter it in whichever unit is easier, pounds or ounces, using the dropdown next to the field.

Be honest about flaws. A scuffed slide is fine — surprising a buyer after the sale is not.

Step 3: Photos

Upload up to 10 photos. The first is the cover image — pick your best one. Show every angle, the serial-number area, the bore (for long guns), and any cosmetic flaws.

Good lighting matters. Natural daylight on a neutral background beats any indoor lamp.

Step 4: Submit

Review everything on the final screen, then submit. Most listings clear moderation review within a few hours during business hours.

After you submit

You can edit, boost, or mark sold from My Posts any time.

Common questions

How long does my listing stay up?
Active listings stay up until you mark them sold, delete them, or they reach the platform's inactivity limit.
Can I list ammo and accessories, not just firearms?
Yes. You can list firearms, ammunition (where legal), magazines, optics, holsters, parts, and most accessories.

Editing a Listing

Update the title, price, description, or photos on a listing you already posted.

3 min

Saving and Resuming Drafts

How drafts work: when they save automatically and how to come back to finish one.

2 min

Bulk Upload with CSV

Upload many listings at once with a spreadsheet — what the file needs to look like and what we check.

5 min
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American Gun Trader Help Center

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

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How do you Creating a Listing? This Help Center article explains Creating a Listing 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.