Sporting Goods & Police Seized Firearms Auction

tomahawk rifle

Sporting Goods & Police Seized Firearms Auction

Works of art or firearms?

Get ready for our upcoming sporting goods and police seized firearms auction! We have a wide variety of hand guns and shotguns for you to bid on in this auction. There are some beautifully made pieces (like the tomahawk rifle) that could almost be considered works of art! Bidding for this auction will take place on Tuesday, February 18th. If you are interested in participating in this auction browse through some of the featured lots below or click here to view the full auction!

Winchester 70 .300 Tomahawk Rifle

Winchester 70 bolt action single shot .300 Tomahawk Rifle is in overall very good condition. This rifle has been re-barreled to .300 tomahawk and comes with an aftermarket laminate wood stock and Tasco Scope. The wood furniture has some small scratches and handling marks, but nothing major overall. The receiver and barrel have a few light scratches. The barrel is clean both internally and externally. Bore shine is high.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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Ruger SR22 .22LR Pistol

Ruger SR22 .22LR Pistol is in overall good to very good condition. This pistol features a 3.5″ barrel and an overall length of 6.25″. The frame has some small scratches, but nothing major overall. The slide has some light handling marks and small scratches from normal use. The barrel is clean internally. Bore shine is high. The pistol comes with the original factory box, (2) magazines and soft case.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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Remington 700 338-300 Ultra Mag Rifle

Remington 700 338-300 Ultra Mag Rifle is in overall very good condition. This rifle features a Burris 4.5-14 scope. The laminate thumb hole stock has some small scratches, but nothing major overall. The rifle has been custom made and has a Hart Rifle 338-300 Ultra Mag barrel. The receiver has some small nicks and scratches. The barrel has some small nicks and handling marks. The bull barrel is clean internally. Bore shine is high.

Starting Bid: $5.00

Ruger Vaquero .44 Mag Revolver

Ruger Vaquero .44 Mag Revolver is in overall good condition. The pistol features a 7.5″ barrel and an overall length of 13.5″. The frame and cylinder have various nicks and scratches on either side. The barrel also has some scratches on either side. The barrel is clean internally. Bore shine is high.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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Colt Cobra .38 Special Revolver

Colt Cobra .38 Special Revolver is in overall fair to good/good condition. This revolver features a 2″ barrel and an overall length of 7.5″, and a 6-round cylinder. The grips are scratched throughout. The frame and cylinder have some handling marks and scratches. The barrel also has some small scratches. The barrel is clean internally. Bore shine is high. There is some minor rust on the inside of the ejector rod housing under barrel.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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These are just a few of the fantastic lots that are available in this auction. The full auction has more incredible lots that you don’t want to miss! If you have any questions feel free to contact us here. If not, click the button below to head over to the full auction!

Upcoming Sporting Goods and Police Seized Firearms Auction

radical firearms and smith & wesson gun

Upcoming Sporting Goods and Police Seized Firearms Auction

Check out the great guns in this auction!

Looking for a new firearm to add to your collection? Check out our upcoming sporting goods and police seized firearms auction on Tuesday, February 4th! This auction has a wide selection of models and manufacturers – giving you a wide range of items to choose from. Check out a few of the featured lots below, or click here to go straight to the full auction!

Smith & Wesson 19-5 .357 Mag

Smith & Wesson 19-5 .357 Mag is in overall very good condition. This revolver features a 4″ barrel and an overall length of 9.5″. The frame and cylinder have a few scratches and light handling marks. The barrel also has some very tiny scratches. The barrel is clean internally. Bore shine is high.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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Radical Firearms RFS-15 5.56 Rifle

Radical Firearms RFS-15 5.56 rifle is in overall good condition. The stock has some nicks and scuffs on either side. The receiver and barrel have some light scratches. The barrel is fluted and comes with a sure fire flash hider. The barrel is clean internally. Bore shine is high. The rifle does not come with a mag.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield 9mm Pistol

Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield 9mm Pistol is in overall good to very good condition. This pistol features a 3″ barrel and an overall length of 6″. The frame has some nicks and small handling marks. The slide also has some small scratches. The barrel is clean internally. Bore shine is high. The pistol comes with (1) magazine.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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We hope that one of these guns will fit perfectly into your collection. With so many options you are sure to have found something that you just HAVE to have – like the Smith & Wesson gun or the radical firearms rifle.  If you have any questions about the auction please feel free to contact us here. If you don’t have any questions, click the button to head on over to the full auction!

The Best Handgun For Home Defense

the best handgun for home defense

The Best Handgun For Home Defense

We can't just pick one so we're giving you our Top 10!

Home defense is becoming seemly popular especially in residential areas. Home owners want to have the comfort and knowledge that they are safe when they are inside their home. Making sure to have a self defense weapon on hand is more important than ever – especially depending on where you live. City and suburb dwellers will likely be protecting themselves against intruders and robbers. If you’re in the country, you may be defending your property and family against wild animals, not just burglars.

The most popular self-defense guns you will find are handguns – hence why we wrote this article about the best handgun for home defense. Not only are the effective, they are easy to handle and easy to safely hide away. When picking out the handgun you want to use for self defense there are a few things that you need to consider:

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Comfort

First things first you want to be comfortable using the gun you will be protecting your home with. As with any gun, it should feel good in your hand and be easy to shoot. If there are multiple people who will likely be using the gun (say you and your spouse) you will want to make sure that all parties feel comfortable shooting the gun. 

Practice

Practice makes perfect! If you have a specified gun for home defense, you likely aren’t shooting with it regularly. Make sure to take it out to a range and practice shooting with it. If you aren’t used to handling it, you won’t feel confident in your aim should you have to use it in self defense – which is not something you want to feel when threatened. Again, make sure that anyone who might handle the gun takes the time to practice as well. You want to make sure that everyone is confident in their shooting abilities. 

Regular Maintenance

Make sure that you are performing regular maintenance on your self defense gun. Just because you don’t regularly use it doesn’t mean that you can assume that it is in perfect working condition. In the same way you should regularly practice shooting, you should regularly schedule maintenance checkups so that you know that your gun will work when you need it.

Safe Storage

Safely storing a self defense weapon is imperative – especially considering you will likely keep the gun loaded. You will want to make sure that you store it somewhere that you can quickly get to in the event of an intruder, such as in your bedside table. As always you will want to have the safety on and do everything possible to secure the gun. If you have children in your home, make sure that your storage location is out of reach and secured to prevent them from accidentally handling the weapon. While you want the gun to be easily accessible to you, you must make sure that safety is a top priority when working with a self defense gun. 

A popular question from first time firearm purchasers are “what is the best handgun for home defense?” When asking this question you may receive many different answers as everyone has their favorite firearm. We have done our research and below are the top 10 best handguns for home defense:

1.Taurus Raging Judge Magnum Revolver Find It Here

2. Smith & Wesson 629 in .44 Magnum Find It Here

3. Ruger GP100 Find It Here

4. Sig Sauer P226 MK-25

5. Glock 41 Gen4 Find It Here

6. Colt Close Quarter Battle Pistol (CQBP) Find It Here

7. Beretta M9A1 Find It Here

8. Glock 19 Click Here

9.  S&W Governor Click Here

10.  Ruger SP101 Click Here

We hope that this guide has helped you determine what gun will work best for your home. If you would like to be educated on any of these firearms our staff is more than happy to help! Contact us here with questions. If you’re interested in purchasing any of these firearms, check out our upcoming auctions here.

Original Post 7/9/19 Revised 1/20/20

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Sporting Goods and Firearms Online Auction

Marlin 60 Semi-Auto .22LR Rifle (1)

Sporting Goods and Firearms Online Auction

Jump on your resolution to expand your collection

It’s almost time for our sporting goods and firearms online auction! If you made a resolution to expand your gun collection, this is a great place to start. The auction will be held on Tuesday, January 21st. We have a fantastic selection of firearms in this auction. Check out a few of the lots below or click here to go straight to the full auction.

Mossberg Patriot Bolt Action .308 WIN Rifle

Mossberg Patriot Bolt Action .308 WIN Rifle . Overall in very good condition. Entire rifle is clean and in good condition throughout. There are only a few very small/light handling marks present. Stock, bolt, scope, and barrel are all in good condition. Sells with a Caldwell bi-pod system and the factory box. High bore shine, clean internally and externally.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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Marlin 60 Semi-Auto .22LR Rifle

Marlin model 60 semi-auto .22LR rifle. Features a 19″ barrel and a Simmons scope. Overall in good to very good lightly used condition. Stock is clean and in good condition with only a few very small/light scratches, receiver is clean, bolt shows minor normal wear from action/use, scope is clean, and barrel/magazine tube are both in good condition with only a couple very small/light scratches being present. High bore shine, clean internally and externally.

Starting Bid: $5.00

Marlin 60 Semi-Auto .22LR Rifle

SCCY CPX-1 9mm Pistol

SCCY model CPX-1 semi-auto 9mm pistol. Features a 3″ barrel, 6″ overall length, 10-round capacity, manual thumb safety, and a matte black slide with a sniper grey frame. Overall in very good condition. Entire pistol is clean both internally and externally. There is no major visible wear, scratches, or any other cosmetic defects throughout. High bore shine. Sells with the factory box, (1) extra magazine, trigger lock, and paperwork.

Starting Bid: $5.00

SCCY CPX-1 9mm Pistol

We hope that you have found a great item to add to your collection! This auction is sure to be a great way to keep those resolutions this year. If you have any questions about the auction please feel free to contact us here. We would love to answer any questions that you may have so that you feel comfortable participating in our auctions. Click the button below to view the full auction! Happy bidding!

Sporting Goods & Firearms Auction

mossberg 500c

Sporting Goods & Firearms Auction

End of year firearm auction!

As 2019 comes to a close, we are holding our last sporting goods and firearms auction! Need a belated Christmas gift for Uncle Joe? Bid on the Mossberg 500C 20 Ga Shotgun. Looking to make a New Years resolution to go hunting more? Check out the Charles Daly/KBI Field 12 Ga Shotgun. This is the auction for you! This auction will be held on Tuesday, December 31st. Check out some of the lots below, or click here to go straight to the full auction. We can’t wait to see what you find to start the new year off right!

Mossberg 500C 20 Ga Shotgun

Mossberg 500C 20 Ga Shotgun is in overall good condition. The wood stock has various nicks and scratches on either side. The barrel and receiver have some nicks and scratches as well. The barrel is clean internally. Bore shine is high.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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Charles Daly/KBI Field 12 Ga Shotgun

Charles Daly/KBI Field 12 Ga Shotgun is in overall poor to fair condition. The synthetic furniture has various nicks and scratches on either side. The barrel and receiver have nicks, scratches and spots of rust on the rib and barrel. The barrel is clean internally. Bore shine is high. 

Starting Bid: $5.00

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Western Auto Supply/Revelation R310AB 12 GA Shotgun

Western Auto Supply/Revelation R310AB 12 GA Shotgun is in overall poor condition. The wood furniture has various nicks and scratches on either side. The barrel and receiver have scattered nicks, scratches and various spots of rust. The barrel has some small spots of rust internally. Bore shine is medium.

Starting Bid: $5.00

Charles Daly/KBI Field 12 Ga Shotgun

Charles Daly/KBI Field 12 Ga Shotgun is in overall fair condition. The synthetic furniture has various nicks and scratches on either side. The barrel and receiver have various nicks and scratches on either side. The barrel is clean internally. Bore shine is high.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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We hope that you have found something to bid on before we ring in 2020! Whether it’s the Mossberg or the Western, we are sure that you will love  Please let us know if you have any questions about this gun sale. Big or small, we want to make sure that you are prepared to bid, so contact us here. Happy bidding and Happy New Year!

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The Best Gun Accessories for Hunting Season

Gun Accessories for Hunting Season

The Best Gun Accessories for Hunting Season

With the weather cooling down and hunting season upon us, it’s time to start thinking about getting your guns cleaned and sighted and dusting off your hunting clothes. Don’t forget to think about upgrading some of your gear so that you can have the most successful season possible this year. So, as your preparing to head out for your first hunt of the season, what are some of the best gun accessories that you want to consider adding to your pack? Many of your more specific supplies will depend on what you are hunting for this season, as well as where you are going to be hunting, so here a few general hunting accessories that you won’t want to go without this year.

Ammunition Case

A good ammunition case is one of the first things that you’ll want for your hunting expedition. A good case will keep your ammo dry, safe, and in one easily accessible area for whenever you need it. It’s a good idea to upgrade your ammunition from the box it came in, into a heavier duty box that is ready for any weather, landscape, or terrain depending on where your prey takes you. There are many great ammunition cases out there, on places like amazon.com or cabelas.com for reasonable prices – go find yourself one today!

Gun or Rifle Sling

Purchasing a reliable gun sling is important when it comes to preparing your gear for the upcoming season. A quality sling will last you years and allow you to hunt smart, safe, and quietly. There are hundreds of gun sling options including padded slings, leather slings, slings with ammo loops, and more! Carrying your gun safely is easier with a sling, not to mention a necessity to climb with your firearm if you are hunting from a tree!

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Gun Case

A quality gun case is one of the best gun accessories to have and is crucial for any hunter. A case protects your gun, allows for safe transit, as well as keeps it dry and in good condition. You can invest in a soft cover slip gun case which might cost a little less up front but will not provide you with the protection, or weatherproof capability that a hard case will. A quality firearm hard case might be more of an investment up front, but generally will provide a better environment for your firearm as well as possibly some extra storage space for you to carry some other things you might need.

Shooting sticks

Some people downplay the necessity of having shooting sticks along with them for hunting season. But if you’re hunting with a rifle or larger firearm, you’ll want shooting sticks to make sure that you can keep your gun as steady as possible to make the best shot that you can make. Shooting sticks allows hunters to expand their locations, not being confined to only locations where a blind, stand, or place where a “built in” gun rest exists. With shooting sticks you can go anywhere and hunt anywhere. This is important for any hunters who participate in hunting by stalking their prey! You have the freedom to move and set up wherever you need to in order to get the best shot.

Scope

Although having a scope is not always necessary, it’s highly recommended when it comes to hunting with a rifle and other select firearms. A scope can assist a hunter to make the best shot they can make – as well as increasing your range of shot! Invest in a good scope that will last you years of hunting seasons, you will not regret adding that quality glass to your collection. Purchasing a high quality scope may seem expensive up front, but it may be the difference in filling your tag or coming back empty handed. 

Other Useful Hunting Accessories You Won't Want To Be Without

There are a bunch of other various items that you will not want to leave the house without when it comes to hunting season this year. Be sure to pack your license and gear, along with the following items…

Rangefinder

A rangefinder is helpful for any hunter in discovering distance and executing the best shot possible - especially when you are in a new location that you might not know as well. When you first settle into your hunting spot be sure to range find a few distinct land marks and various distances as you may not have the time to do so in the moment

LED Flashlight

Consider packing an LED flashlight into your pack as well as a black light, and maybe in a hat light too! When dusk closes in on a hunter, it can be challenging to find your way back to camp, not to mention impossible to follow any sort of blood trail. Packing in at least a good flashlight will be useful for any hunter.

Extra Batteries

Spending time out in the wilderness is a sure way to drain your batteries quickly – make sure to pack some extra batteries for your flashlight, rangefinder, and any other battery-operated items, but also consider taking a portable charging port or battery pack. You can find portable battery packs almost anywhere, all you have to do is charge it up before you leave, and when your phone or other items are getting low, plug in!

Handheld GPS

Purchasing a handheld GPS is a great accessory to add to your hunting bag. You never know where your cell phone might drop service leaving you in an unfamiliar location. Garmin has tons of handheld GPS options that will fit anyone's budget.

Hearing Protection

Hearing protection might not be at the top of most hunters priority list, but we are here to tell you that it is an important piece of gear that people should have in their bags. Guns are loud and can damage your ears if not protected – so throw in a pair of ear plugs, just for good measure.

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Sporting Goods and Police Seized Firearms Auction

winchester model golden spike commemorative

Sporting Goods and Police Seized Firearms Auction

Just in time for Christmas!

Looking for the perfect Christmas present for your parents, spouse, or even a gift for yourself? Check out our upcoming firearms auction on Tuesday, December 17th! This auction will feature a wide variety of guns and firearms and will have no minimums or reserves. Any of these guns would make perfect gifts for anyone in your life. Check out a few of the lots below, or click here to go straight to the auction site to start bidding!

Winchester Model 94 30-30 "Golden Spike Commemorative"

Winchester Model 94 30-30 “Golden Spike Commemorative” Lever Action Rifle. In fair condition overall, gun has surface rust scattered throughout exterior of barrel, as well as some light pitting on receiver. Wood furniture has a few light nicks but no major cosmetic damage. Rifle is clean both internally & externally with a medium to high shine.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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Sccy Industries CPX-1 9mm Pistol

Sccy Industries CPX-1 9mm Pistol is in overall excellent/like new condition. This pistol features a 3″ barrel and an overall length of 6″. The frame is free from any major nicks and scratches. The slide shows no signs of wear or use. The barrel is clean both internally and externally. Bore shine is very high. The pistol comes with (2) magazines and factory box.

Starting Bid: $5.00

Weatherby Vanguard .308 WIN Bolt Action Rifle

Weatherby Vanguard .308 WIN Bolt Action Rifle, in fair to good overall condition, gun features a checkered synthetic stock, blued barrel and a manual safety. Cosmetically this rifle has some scattered surface rust and light scratches on barrel / receiver area as well as a few scattered scratches and nicks on stock. Gun is clean both internally & externally with a mid to high bore shine.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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Glock 22 .40 Pistol

Glock 22 .40 Pistol is in overall very condition. This pistol features a 4.25″ barrel and an overall length of 7.25″. The polymer frame has a couple small scratche. The slide also a couple scratches present. The barrel is clean internally. Bore shine is high. The pistol comes with (1) mag.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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Remington Model 700 25-06 Bolt Action Rifle W/ Leupold Scope

Remington Model 700 25-06 Bolt Action Rifle W/ Leupold Scope, in good overall condition, featuring a checkered wood stock, Leupold VX-II 3-9X40 rifle scope, manual safety, and jeweled bolt. Rifle has a few minor dings on wood but is free of any major wear or other cosmetic damage. Rifle is clean both internally & externally with a high internal bore shine.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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Mossberg International/CBC 817 Bolt Action .17 HMR Rifle

Mossberg International/CBC 817 Bolt Action .17 HMR Rifle . Overall in good to very good condition. Stock is clean and in great shape, receiver and bolt are clean and in good condition, and barrel is also clean and in good condition with only a few very small handling marks. High bore shine, clean internally and externally. Sells with the factory box.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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Marlin 336 Lever Action .35 Rem Rifle W/ Scope

Marlin 336 Lever Action .35 Rem Rifle W/ Tasco Scope . Overall in fair used condition. Stock and forearm have some scratches, nicks, and light scuffs. Receiver has light surface rust in a few smaller spots with small/light scratches, lever has light surface rust, scope has some scratches, and barrel/tube has a few small spots of light surface rust/scratches present. Mid to high bore shine.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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While we don’t have any official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifles, we hope that one of these will be a good gift for you, your friends or your family! If you have any questions about the bidding process or about our company in general, contact us here! We would love to answer any of your questions so that you feel prepared to bid. Click the link below to view the whole auction. Happy bidding!

Interested in selling any of your guns with us? We would love to sit down and talk with you about our auctions and the auction process. We have a wide bidder pool which gives your auction (or direct sale) a wide audience which will increase the price of your sale. Contact us today if you are interested in selling with us. 

What Are The Benefits to Buying a Gun From Auction

Benefits Gun Auctions

What Are The Benefits to Buying a Gun From Auction

Your Guide To Online Firearms Auctions, Sales, & Companies

It’s no secret that online auctions provide many advantages to buyers around the country and world – and firearms auctions are no exception. Buying a gun on a live or online auction provides various benefits for buyers as they seek to purchase a new addition to their armory. You might be a little skeptical about buying firearms online, and we recognize that the idea might be a little daunting, but education is key – and we want to provide you with an idea of what some of the benefits are to buying a gun from auction and online when done properly.

Cheaper Price: Find a Deal Today!

One of the largest and first benefits that draws people to an online auction to buy a gun is generally the price of the item. Auctions are known to provide high quality items for a fraction of the cost – and this is a huge benefit for people seeking to purchase a new, used, or antique firearm. Although buying a firearms via online auction does not guarantee a lower purchase price, it’s still a viable option and just one of the many benefits that buyers can experience through the online auction experience.

Reliable & Reputable Sellers

When buying a gun online from an auction, you should take the time to make sure that the company or organization you are buying form possesses a federal firearms license. This is just one way to recognize reliable and reputable sellers. When buying a firearm or gun from a federally licensed dealer, such as SSL Firearms, you will be dealing with some of the most reputable firearms organizations. There are multiple steps required by the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to become a federal firearms licensee and by buying from an established, licensed organization, you can be sure that your transaction is in good hands. We would always recommend that you work with an organization or company to buy your firearm rather than making a purchase from an individual.

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Knowledgeable Sellers Who Have Done Their Research

Another benefit that you will experience through a gun auction is having the privilege to work with knowledgeable, staff that are actively doing their best to provide you with the most accurate and informational lot details as possible. The unique thing that many gun auctions feature is that a wide variety of firearms cycle through, anything from antique firearms, to hand guns, to hunting rifles. Staff members of gun auction companies (especially if they are federally licensed) have the responsibility to receive the maximum amount of details as possible from the previous owner and communicate them to the prospective buyers. They also have a responsibility to do their research as needed on each individual gun and firearm. (ie: in the case of an antique gun) If you are interested to meet our staff that handles our gun auctions as well as the team that is here to serve you throughout our firearms auctions take a look at our team page here!

Ability To Preview Firearms Before Buying

The ability to preview firearms before placing the winning bid is another huge benefit to the buyer experience. This time allows you as the buyer to take a closer look at each item that you are interested, and make sure that there are no hidden strings attached and that the gun meets your standards in what you are looking for. Inspection or preview times create a sense of transparency between buyer and seller allowing trust to be built by the buyer. Selling firearms is a big responsibility for organizations today and allowing a time for inspection and previews allows you to have confidence in not only the item that you are bidding on, but also allows the company behind the firearm to answer any questions that you might have regarding each item of interest. SSL Firearms provides inspection times for each of our individual lots being sold. Please contact our customer service team today if you have any questions about our gun auctions and preview times.

SSL Firearms is a federally licensed firearms dealer and is proud to serve the public through gun auctions and certified direct gun sales for over 7 years. We have sold over 10,000 firearms to date and are happy to help you get started with your firearm purchase. 

Click Here to contact us today with any questions, or feel free to view our current ongoing gun auctions here.

What You Need to Know About Online Gun Auctions

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What You Need to Know About Online Gun Auctions

The beginner's guide to online firearm auctions

If you are looking for a new gun or firearm, your first idea is probably to head on over to your nearest gun shop, Dick’s sporting goods, or Cabela’s. While these stores are stocked with everything that you need for your new gun, your selection will be limited to the most recently released firearms. If you are looking for a wider selection you might want to consider buying a gun online. Online gun auction sites (such as SSL Firearms) specialize in selling everything from modern handguns to collectible, antique rifles – often at a lower price than you would find at a sporting goods store. The internet gives you access to a wide range of sellers – including police departments – and thus a wide variety of firearms that you wouldn’t be able to find anywhere else.

If you are new to online gun auctions, you will probably have a few questions regarding safety and the process as a whole. We hope that you do have questions! We take our gun and firearm sales very seriously and want to make sure that you are comfortable with our auction process before bidding. We came up with a list of things that we think are important for you to know before heading into any online firearm auction and hopefully it will help familiarize you with our system.

What You Should Know Going into One of Our Online Gun Auctions:

We are a FFL Dealer

Concerned about the safety of selling guns online? It makes sense that you might be concerned, after all, selling over the internet takes out the face to face transaction between the buyer and the seller that one generally has in a sales transaction, but you don’t need to be worried. We have a Federal Firearms License (FFL) from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. This license gives us the ability to legally deal firearms. There are many steps to take when applying for the license with the government, so you can be sure that we take our security and privilege to have our FFL seriously.

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We Still Follow Local, State and Federal Laws

Just because we are selling online doesn’t mean that the rules no longer apply. Like we said, we take firearm safety very seriously, including the sales process. The general requirements to purchase a firearm from one of our online gun auctions are as follows:

  • Handgun buyers must be at least 21 years of age or older
  • Long gun buyers must be at least 18 years of age or older
  • A buyer must comply with all state and federal requirements
  • Per Michigan law, possession of a valid receipt of application for a CPL does not exempt the holder from the requirement to obtain a license to purchase a pistol or exempt a firearms dealer from running a background check prior to the sale of a pistol.

Speaking of transfers, it is required that all guns and firearms go through a FFL gun transfer in order for there to be legal ownership of a gun. After you have won a firearm in one of our online gun auctions, you will have to come to our facilities to pick up the item and complete the transfer. Only the person whose name is on the invoice can come and retrieve the gun. If someone tries to have a friend or family member come instead it would be considered a federal crime that could result in a felony conviction sentence of 10 years in jail and a fine of up to $250,000. If a buyer lives out of state, we are more than happy to work with them to find another FFL dealer in their area who would be able to conduct the transfer on our behalf.

Our Sellers are Just Like You

Wondering who you’re buying from? Typically, people just like you! While occasionally we may get a firearm that belonged to someone famous, for the most part the firearms are put up for auction by normal people like you. We have conducted estate sales, selling off large quantities of guns and firearms, as well as single handguns and rifles for individuals. The one exception to this is that we work with police departments to sell police seized guns to bring revenue back to the departments. So, unless you are also part of a police department, the seller might not be just like you – but we can vouch for them.

You Can See the Guns in Person

Many people sometimes have issues with online shopping because they can’t physically touch and inspect what they are purchasing. The same thing can happen with online gun auctions! We know that sometimes you just need to feel it in your hand before you can commit to bidding. If you would like to, please feel free to schedule an appointment to come inspect the firearms that you are interested in. A huge advantage to online auctions is that the listings are up early, providing you with plenty of time to do your own research about the specific firearm that you are looking at. We try to provide as much information as possible surrounding the condition of the firearm up for auction so that you can be as informed as possible going into your firearm purchase.

If you have any further questions about the process or the advantages of buying a gun or firearm through an online auction, please contact us today! While we have covered some of the big points, we don’t want you to feel uncertain about anything – no question is too small! If you are interested in selling with us, please feel free to contact us here so that we can set up a time to talk about your collection or individual gun.

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Most Efficient Way to Legally Sell a Gun

Work with a licensed dealer!

Guns and firearms are nothing to mess around with. That’s why here at SSL Firearms we take the buying and selling of guns extremely seriously. Many people who aren’t familiar with the industry worry about the legality of selling or liquidating surplus guns or unwanted firearms. Rightfully so, they don’t want them to end up in the wrong hands. Additionally, many people are concerned about selling online, since there can be even more uncertainty as there isn’t a face to face transaction with the buyer. SSL has taken many steps to make the firearm auction process as safe and secure as possible. The easiest way for you to legally liquidate surplus guns is to work with a licensed firearms dealer such as SSL Firearms! We want to make sure that you understand the buying process so that you can feel comfortable selling with us. Read on to learn about the safety in firearm and gun sales so that you can confidently and legally sell a gun with SSL Firearms.

First things first, Federal law requires online auction sites as well as gun stores and other retailers to have a Federal Firearms License (FFL). A FFL essentialy grants an individual or company the ability to legally sell or transfer firearms. This license is gained form the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives. The bureau defines a FFL as “An individual who is licensed to engage in the business of manufacturing, importing and/or dealing in firearms. Persons must be licensed by ATF to engage in the business of firearms.” There are multiple types of licenses depending on what the FFL will be used for. Here at SSL Firearms we have a Type 1 Standard FFL, giving us the authority as a “dealer in firearms other than destructive devices.” Refer to the infographic on the ATF’s website for further types of FFLs. The process of obtaining a FFL begins by completing an application for a FFL. After the application has been processed and reviewed a background check is completed for all Responsible Persons identified in the application. Next, an Industry Operations Investigator will conduct an in-person interview and will decide whether to make a recommendation for the individual/company to grant you a FFL (assuming that the background check has passed and the individual/company is following state and local laws). If you would like more information about the process learn more here.

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Besides having set regulations for our own company that provide us with the legal ability liquidate surplus guns, we have standard procedures for buyers to conduct as well. To start, individuals looking to purchase handguns must be 21 years of age or old. Buyers interested in bidding on long guns must by 18 years of age or older. In general, all buyers must comply with all state and federal restrictions to be able to participate in and buy one of the firearms in our auctions. You can see the state and federal restrictions on our resources page. Last but not least, if a buyer does NOT have a Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL) they must pass a NICS background check at the time of the gun transfer. If an individual does not pass the background check they will be charged a 20% fee of the gun that they won and will be ineligible to bid on firearms in future auctions. If an individual has any questions about their eligibility to participate in one of our online auction please contact us here and we will be more than happy to help!

Once an individual has won a firearm in one of our auctions, only the person whose name is on the invoice will be able to come to our facility and pick it up. It is illegal for a friend or family member to pick up a gun for someone else. Because they will not have been verified it would be considered an illegal firearm purchase which is a federal crime that can result in a 10 year jail sentence and fine of up to $250,000. If a buyer lives out of state and is unable to come in person, we will work with them to find a FFL dealer near them that we will ship the gun to so that the transfer will be legal.

While this isn’t necessarily a safety precaution on our end, we have conducted several Michigan police auctions, working with departments across the state to sell police seized weapons to law abiding citizens. We are honored that these department trust our abilities and services to bring them the highest sales on these weapons so that the funds can go back into the departments. So, if an individual is concerned about the safety of our company, they can remember that if the police trust us, that they can too!

If you are looking to sell any number of firearms or guns, contact us to get started with the process. The safety regulations that we have in place are designated so that our entire process is legal and that our buyers and seller can put their full trust in us when conducting firearm sales. We understand that an individual may have more questions surrounding the safety of our process, so please feel free to contact us so that we can help you in any way we can! We hope we have be able to answer your question ‘how to legally sell a gun!’

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