Escrow is going big

Escrow.com just announced Shopify is making it an official payment option. Shopify is one of the largest e-commerce platforms in the world, so this proves escrow is a growing trend. As buyers and sellers become more aware of the unbeatable protection that escrow provides, they will increasingly use escrow

OutdoorPay (the full guide)

💡Update: GunBroker is no longer launching OutdoorPay. What was OutdoorPay? OutdoorPay was a payment service planned by GunBroker. In 2023, GunBroker said OutdoorPay "will soon replace all other options for both new and existing sellers to eventually handle all payments made on the site." However, in 2024 GunBroker decided not

Reduced credit card convenience fee

Great news! GunTab is now even less expensive. GunTab just reduced the convenience fee on credit card payments to 3%. (Previously the fee was 3.8%.) Now our credit card fee is exactly the same as PayPal, Venmo, and Escrow.com. In fact, now we're beating most competitors on pricing,

Automatic sales tax exemptions

GunTab now supports automatic sales tax exemptions. Simply provide your documentation, and we'll mark your GunTab account as "sales tax exempt". Then your sales tax amount will be set to zero when you're buying. What changed? Previously, buyers needed to set sales tax to zero on every transaction. They could

News

First official payment option of Armslist

We are proud to announce GunTab is the first official payment option of Armslist, the largest gun classifieds marketplace. GunTab brings a new level of safety and convenience to Armslist transactions, and empowers Armslist users to buy and sell not just locally, but nationwide. What changed on Armslist? Armslist now

Payments technology

FedNow isn't so ominous

You may be seeing ominous social media posts about the Federal Reserve and the US dollar. Some even reference "the Federal government's plan for July, 2023." While there is a plan, it's not particularly sinister. The Federal Reserve is basically replacing the ACH system with a newer and faster system

New feature

A fresh take on GunTab

Visit guntab.com and you'll see it looks completely new. We re-imagined it from the ground up to be more modern, compelling, and - ultimately - more useful to you. If you're an existing GunTab user, now it's easier than ever to introduce new people to GunTab so you can

Payments technology

PayPal charges $2,500 for violations (among other things)

💡Update for 2023: Some people are saying PayPal removed the $2,500 violation policy. You can check the PayPal User Agreement for yourself, they still charge "$2,500.00 U.S. dollars per violation". PayPal lists 11 possible punishments for people who violate its User Agreement, including charging $2,500

Payments technology

What we know about AMMO's upcoming payment platform for GunBroker

AMMO Inc, the new owner of GunBroker.com, says it plans to launch a firearm-friendly payment platform "on or around January 1." This is great news, because all other payment platforms prohibit gun-related transactions. Although it probably doesn't offer buyer or seller protection, it's still good for the firearms community.

Payments technology

Using PayPal is a big mistake

There's no question: using PayPal for gun-related transactions is a mistake.  Every time you try it, you risk getting banned by PayPal or scammed by the seller. Why is PayPal a mistake? PayPal prohibits firearm-related transactions.  Even if you pay for purchase protection through their Goods & Services (G&S) program,

Firearm law

How to ship a gun legally and safely (the ultimate guide)

Americans ship guns across the United States every day. However, a gun shipment is not like an ordinary shipment. Learn about the important details of shipping a gun, and follow our checklist to ensure you ship your gun without any mistakes.

Fraud

The safest payments for guns and ammo

GunTab is the safest way to pay for guns and ammo online. Nothing else offers the same kind of safety for both sides. That might sound like an exaggeration, because firearm e-commerce has been around for decades. But it's a fact. Consider the options.

Digital security

How to buy safely when a GunBroker seller has no feedback

Every day, thousands of sellers post guns, ammo, and accessories for sale on GunBroker.  Many of these sellers are new to GunBroker.  They have little or no user feedback history.  That's a problem. Can you trust a seller with no feedback? How can you trust a seller with no feedback?

Payments technology

GunBroker suggests using GunTab

The safest payments on GunBroker are through GunTab, because GunTab is escrow. That's why GunBroker suggests GunTab on its Buyer Tools and Seller Tools. What is GunBroker? GunBroker is the largest online firearms marketplace. In fact, it's the third-largest auction website in the world, after eBay and eBay Motors. It

Firearm law

How to ship ammo legally and safely (the ultimate guide)

Americans ship ammunition across the United States every day. However, ammo shipments are not like ordinary shipments. Learn about the important details of shipping ammo, and follow our checklist to ensure you ship your ammo without any mistakes.

Gun deals

What is my gun worth?

Do you have a gun gathering dust in your closet, your garage, or your attic? Maybe you should sell it. The gun market is booming right now, and it's easy to sell for a great price online. But how great? Let's figure out how much your gun is worth.

Firearm law

The new Executive Order will restrict gun sales

The Biden administration just announced a new Executive Order on guns. Like the Obama-era Executive Order on guns, it's mostly fluff. But not entirely. In fact, it will probably succeed in restricting who is allowed to sell guns. What is the Biden administration doing? Among other things, Biden's new Executive

New "gun store" code is for Suspicious Activity Reports

There is a new "merchant category code" specifically for gun stores. While this story is being covered widely, most people don't understand the real implications. The "gun registry" angle isn't very concerning. The "suspicious activity" angle definitely is. Yes, this new code will create a crude sort of gun registry

New feature

Sellers can pay the credit card convenience fee

Now sellers can cover the credit card convenience fee on behalf of their buyers. This allows sellers to eliminate a potential buyer objection, which should boost sales. What is the convenience fee? GunTab is forced to charge a 3.8% convenience fee on credit card payments. We don't earn anything

New feature

Curio & Relic FFLs

GunTab now supports Type 03 "Curio & Relic" FFLs. This has been one of our most-requested features, and we're thrilled to help these FFLs transact more easily and safely online. What is a Curio & Relic FFL? A Type 03 Federal Firearms License is for a "Collector of Curios and Relics". Colloquially,

Fraud

Why some scams list GunTab as a payment option

Recently some gun scams have started listing GunTab as a payment option. That can be confusing, because GunTab is escrow and fully protects against scams. But scammers know that. They're just trying to trick you into believing they're trustworthy, before asking you to pay some other way that doesn't protect

Where to find the best gun deals online

If you're looking to buy or sell a gun, go online. That's where everyone is buying and selling these days. But where exactly will you get the best price and the fastest sale? That depends. Retailers versus marketplaces Some retailers have great prices on certain items. The problem is that

Always tell the carrier if your shipment contains a firearm

If you don't declare a firearm when you're shipping it, you are violating federal law. There's no reason to lie, because you're already shipping to an FFL. Just ask for a declaration form and do what you're supposed to. Why are people confused? There is a lot of confusion about

New feature

Antique gun payments

GunTab now specifically supports antique guns. If you're buying or selling antique guns online, GunTab has you covered. What is an antique gun? Antique guns come in a variety of types, including: * Matchlock * Flintlock * Percussion cap * Muzzleloader (also known as "black powder") Basically, an antique gun is anything with "fixed"

Choosing between GunBroker's "preferred payment methods"?

GunBroker has two "preferred payment methods". But only one is available for non-business sellers, and it's ridiculously dangerous for buyers. There is a third option that is better for both sides. What are GunBroker's preferred payment methods? GunBroker only has 2 "preferred payment methods": 1. Credit card (Immediate Checkout) 2.