Your local gun shop (LGS) not cutting it with their selection or price?
Try buying your guns online instead!
And remember…it will not ship directly to your house without a background check.
You’ll have to ship to your local shop/dealer with an FFL (Federal Firearms License) and follow the normal procedure for your city/state.
More questions on HOW and WHY to buy online? Check out our guide.
Instead…we’re going to cover WHERE to buy your guns online. There’s a bunch and here’s our list that we’ve bought from personally and have been treated right!
We’re going to break them down in categories so you can pick the perfect one for you
- Big outdoor retailers
- Auctions
- Pure online stores
- Face to face listings
Best Online Gun Stores
1. Palmetto State Armory: Low Prices & In-Stock
What might be the go-to nowaways…
Yes, we love PSA’s AR-15s…as well as their other guns. Link to our PSA Review Section.
But did you know Palmetto State Armory now carries tons of popular handguns and rifles too?
It looks like they get all the new guns right on time.
And sometimes there’s really really good deals on older (but still great) stuff. My guess is they buy a whole bunch of one thing at a time and pass on the savings.
2. Brownells: The Big Store
Brownells is my go-to for firearm accessories and specific tools. But it’s also one of my favorites for actual firearms. They have almost all of the popular handguns and rifles in stock and ready to go.
Prices are near MSRP but non-gouged but you can still score a great bargain if you keep an eye out for deals.
Plus they’ve brought back monthly coupons based on order amounts.
I also get most of my upgrade parts from them too.
Since they are such a big store, you get the peace of mind that you won’t get ripped off and that if there’s anything wrong they’ll take care of it.
3. Kentucky Gun Company: The Massive Online Gun Shop
Known more as “Kygunco” since that’s their website.
Tons of gun selection with things that are actually in stock. Plus decent shipping times.
Oh and one of the most important things…they are super competitive in their pricing. Especially when you can save 3% by using their “text a check” method of payment compared to a credit card.
Chances are someone already bought from them before and had the gun shipped to your receiving FFL…so it’s already in their system.
4. GrabAGun: Great In-Stock Selection
We became enamored with GrabAGun a little bit more recently since they always seemed to have the guns we wanted in-stock when other guys didn’t.
They tend to keep very popular guns in stock too like your Sig Sauers and your Glocks.
But we’re also loving that they have a good selection of AK-47s.
5. Gunbroker: Auction Route
If you’re looking for a screaming deal or something rarer…you’ll have to go the auction route. And Gunbroker is the biggest one out there.
Since it’s an auction you’ll be dealing with individual sellers. I would recommend going with a well-rated one since they’ve gotten it all figured out.
You’ll likely have to pay for shipping and also some sellers won’t accept credit cards (or will charge 3%). Plus you’ll probably have to send in your FFL information since the chances are slim that the specific seller has sent a gun to your specific FFL.
6. Armslist: Face to Face
Ah…the world of private firearms transfers.
Armslist is where people post of their wares and you message to meet them up and complete the transaction.
It’s worth noting that Armslist charges a $6.99 membership fee to join which allows you to message sellers and post your own guns for sale.
Check out our guide to staying safe and getting a good deal if you’re unfamiliar.
7. Sportsman’s Warehouse: Lots of Selection
Sportsman’s Warehouse is another overall good place to buy guns online.
They get on the fast track for new guns (probably because they sell a lot) and have many of the most popular guns in stock.
I’ve ordered from them before and had a little trouble with CA tax issues and my FFL, but I chalk it up to a very specific set of circumstances.
8. Rainier Arms: Cutting Edge
Want the highest-end tricked-out pistol, rifle, or shotgun?
Or how about some NFA items like silencers and SBRs (short-barreled rifles)?
Check out Rainier Arms.
They’ve got a stellar reputation in the business and I’ve personally visited their shop and warehouse. They’ve got their system down and will take care of you.
9. Rifle Gear: Local Favorite
If you’re in Southern California (and now Texas), you’ve probably stopped by Rifle Gear’s sweet store. But their online gun store also boasts some of the best selections of handguns and long guns I’ve seen.
As an added bonus for California folks…they have an easy to use “CA Legal” search function for figure out which handguns are roster friendly and which rifles are assault weapon compliant.
10. Euro Optic: Sniper’s Paradise
I’ve already written about Euro Optic as the best place to get high-end scopes. But their selection of rarer guns, especially in the precision rifle department, is also impressive. If Desert Tech and Accuracy International are in your sights…go with Euro Optic.
I especially like that you can call in and ask questions and someone knowledgeable will answer. This is an outfit run by people who love what they sell.
11. Guns.com: Trusted Used Guns
One of the best places for news and reviews…Guns.com recently stepped into the world of used gun sales.
And we’ve got to say…the prices are pretty good.
Plus you’ve got the peace of mind with a large company that has its own appraisal and inspection team.
We put in an order ourselves and documented the whole process in our review here.
Conclusion
If your local gun store isn’t up to the task or you want to try and save some dough…buying a gun online is the way to go.
How did we do on our list of the best places? Any that you think we should have put up instead? Check out our guide to the Best Places to Buy Ammo Online.
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Very surprised you left out budsgunshop dot com and primaryarms dot com. Many online do not ship to where I am (Hawaii) but both these do. But the best part is they both have good to very good prices and Buds ships free much of the time, PA charges a small fee. Buds has a HUGE selection and PA has a 12% off everything deal occasionally and that includes guns, which is rare among other online stores. Great experiences with both of these. I would like to support our local stores but they have a small selection and many guns they can not get.
FAMILY firearms sells guns out of state with no sales tax. That could mean a huge savings on 1000 plus guns.
Hey Guys, a lot of the links you've provided to these sources are broken.
Let me check on those!
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I like all of your selections except guns dot com website. My experience with them was horrible. I felt like they tried to deceive me with a used gun and then they would not own up to what they had done. I had to get my credit card company involved to resolve the issue. Never again would I buy from these people.
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I've purchased at Cheaper than Dirt, KY Gun CO, Brownells, Buds Gun Shop. The one I have started using that gives me a warm fuzzy is Bass Pro Shops. They have slightly higher prices, but they also have their own FFL's and stores for pick up as well as a real good selection, including in the retail store. I think I'll be sticking with Bass Pro Shops from now on. In any case, I recommend using only big name dealers. These small guys are too likely to be a scam.
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Guns dot com is horrific at price gouging. Sometimes asking two to three times the MSRP.
If you use one of the ffls listed on GunBroker there isn't a problem because the already have the info handy.The one time someone requested my ffls info they wouldn't give it to me anyway.But there's thousands listed and even in the podunk I live in there's 6 or8 within 30 minutes.
Interesting that Bud's Gun Shop was not on the list. I've ordered from them many times and never had a problem. I would consider them in the top five and not above Brownells. I find Brownells to be higher on their prices than others. PSA is good but they never seem to have the stuff in stock when I am looking for what I want. I have ordered from them and no problem there either except once when some ammo wasn't packaged very well. Looked like it was just thrown in a box with a piece of brown paper that did nothing for protection. Someone that obviously was in too much of a hurry to get a shipment out. Never ordered anything from the others. I have been to a Sportsman's Warehouse and their prices were higher than other gun stores in my area, and not much of a selection. A gun I did want was not in stock, only the display model. The guns behind the counter were helpful but, like I said, their prices were higher. Anyway, give Bud's Gun Shop a try. I don't work for them just mentioning it here if anyone interested.
Also no mention of CDNN , cheaper than dirt or Trop guns, Trop has used guns for excellent prices I picked up a FN FNS C for 299 Barely Used with a case and two magazines and a Kimber classic for 399 also Barely Used , look like a demo model . cheaper Than Dirt has financing cdnn does not will ship to your FFL if you're looking for deals on trop get on their email list and they'll send you a email when they have new stuff in you have to jump on it quick to get the prices I got but they are there good luck
Any opinion about Gallery of Guns? You can check and compare fees and pricing between local FFLs and still get backed by the Davidson’s warranty, which I’ve been told by a local FFL is much simpler than working directly with the manufacturer.
I live in California. Not sure anything is mail order here...
I have used PSA and Grab a Gun in the last few months and they have been excellent.
No problems with either one and their prices have been the best for me. I always have a lot of questions and they’ve had the correct answers as well.
Battlehawkarmory gets a lot of bad reviews, but I’ve now bought from them three times without a hitch. Got fantastic prices and just a bit slow shipping. Patience pays.
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Great selection, guys! However, it seems as if you're not truly familiar with GunBroker! ('Scuse me if someone already mentioned this.) *grins*
Sort By "Price: Low to High" in the top right dropdown, then scroll down on the left and click the "Buy Now" button. NOW you'll see the items (most of 'em) at their no BS-ing around price.
After looking at the best-priced, blue-starred, "top-listed" stuff, be SURE to go down past them and consider the lowest-priced ones without the blue star. The prices start low again!
I didn't figure this out at first and missed guns/stuff further down the pages that were sometimes cheaper than the featured ones!
Ex: Basic 10/22, p. 1, - $249
Same weapon, p. 3 - $239
Hope that helps out. *smiles*
As a ( once ) long time user of 'Gunbroker' I discovered that recently when I went to use the web-site that I had to 'requalify' to 'reactivate' by sending them ALL and EVERYTHING requested ( including a picture of me 'holding my own license' ) which is ridiculous because even a passport sized photo does NOT show the license as legible ) and they never responded after a week when I inquired. Then? I looked them up and discovered they have had their ISSUES recently and whoever runs it now??? Are amateurs-period! I left them a LONG and negative review and do not recommend them to ANYONE.. YOU, must work for them or something..ehhh??
Hi there. First, I do NOT work for GB, why would you say that? I've simply used them as one of many sites to buy weapons and related stuff. I was just pointing out that GB isn't purely an auction site. I always search under the "Buy Now" option.
I'm not sure why GB or a particular seller wanted all of that info from you. I've never gone through that and wouldn't if they asked for it. If you don't like them, don't use them for anything more than comparing prices and sizing up the market. Lately I've added GunsInternational to my list of sites. Try them as well.
I've used PSA for many orders in spite of reading so bad reviews. Never had any issue......until now. I ordered 2 items. The dark earth dust cover came but the foregrip was a no show. I always heard they had poor customer service. So far that's proving to be true. I contacted them twice and all I've gotten is "crickets".
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I'm replying to.my own post here. I gave PSA what I feel is an unfair or rather incorrect review. I didn't give them a fair amount of time to respond to my problem with my order being short. They've not only contacted me but have made every effort to make this right. PSA has a long history of doing the right thing and I ask their forgiveness for my foolishly hasty remarks and recommend them with 5 stars.
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Quite odd that the first place listed is awfully expensive compared to many other places I’ve visited. Also seems odd that galleryofguns is not listed; yet they seem to have some of the best prices I’ve ever found.
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Just bought my SAR9X online at Dahlonega Armory. Best prices I found next to Shooting Surplus. Dahlonega stock status appears timely and accurate. They shipped it FedEx overnight. Extremely satisfied and highly recommend.
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What? No Buds gun shop or Omaha outdoors?
Exactly what I was thinking. I've bought a few from KYGunCo, but Bud's is a close second.
If you guys live in St. Louis, MO, the best store that I have come across is Saint Louis Tactical. My uncle recently purchased one and was satisfied with the entire process. They have such a huge variety of guns, shotguns rifles etc you guys can check them out on their website by the same name.
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They are very unresponsive.
Did you ever get a response from buytopguns?