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What Can I Advertise?

There are 3 types of postings you can create on Texas Gun Trader:

  1. Want To Sell (WTS)
  2. Want To Buy (WTB)
  3. Want To Trade (WTT)

All ads in the main section must pertain to the following topics:

  1. Firearms
  2. Ammunition / Reloading
  3. Firearm Accessories / Parts
  4. Hunts and Hunting Leases
  5. Archery Equipment

All other items:You may place an ad for any other item in the non-guns section. It is preferable that the ads pertain to firearms and outdoor related equipment.

If you are a manufacturer, retailer, or offer a service, please click here to learn how to advertise your business on Texas Gun Trader.

No fully automatic weapons, select fire weapons, or destructive devices allowed.

All firearms and ammunition listed on TGT must be in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local laws, Rules and Agreements.

If you have a Gun Show to announce, please send details to admin@texasguntrader.com and it wll be added to the gun show calender at texasgunshow.org

What Kind of Links Can I Put In My Ad?

Please do not post any ads for other websites on the classifieds site.  If you would like to advertise your business click here.

Exception: websites directly related to item being sold. For instance, If you are selling a particular item, you may put a link to the manufacturer's web site. 

Why Must I register to use Texas Gun Trader?

We require sellers to register in an effort to combat fraud on this website.  We require all members to submit their email address, physical address, and verified email. In addition we log IP and MAC address information for all activities that take place on this web site.  We will never sell or distribute your information to a 3rd party. Please read the Privacy Policy statement for more information.

Buyers are not required to register. We do ask that Texas Gun Trader members verify the identity of the buyer (state or federal ID) and exchange a complete a bill of sale with both the buyer and seller's information.

Tips for Sellers

By utilizing these 3 rules you will be more successful in selling your item.

  • Pictures double, and in many cases triple the number of views your ad gets. Add a picture.
  • Describe you item in detail. List all details, add-ons, upgrades and defects.
  • Publish an asking price.  With few exceptions, items without a price don't sell.  You can always start high and lower your price as time goes on.

 

How to post Pictures

 During the "Post and Ad" process  you will be prompted to upload pictures of your items. 

Files must be in either .gif or .jpg.  Each image must be 2MB or less. Image sizes of 1024x768 are optimal for this site.

Our image upload system has been tested compatible with Firefox, Internet Explorer, Netscape, Opera, and Safari.

If you have any problems posting pictures with your ad send them in an email to the administrator (admin@texasguntrader.com).

 

How Do I Post an Ad?

1. Register

2. Sign in

3. Click "place an ad" on the menu bar at the top of the page.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions.

How do I remove my ad?

 

We assume you sold your item, but please let the Administrator know if your reason for removing your ad had anything to do with technical problems, unwanted emails, spam or any other type of bad experience. We're always making an effort to improve the site.

  1. Log In
  2. Click "my active ads"
  3. Click "remove" next to ad to be deleted.
  4. Click "confirm", please leave a reason for removing ad.

What legal issues should I be aware of when buying and selling firearms?

This information may be out of date. Texas Gun Trader is not a legal advisor and the information included in this document may or may not be up to date. For updates and changes in this law check http://atf.treas.gov/firearms/index.htm

BATFE regulation on Face to Face firearm transfers:

A person may sell a firearm to an unlicensed resident of his State, if he does not know or have reasonable cause to believe the person is prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms under Federal law. A person may loan or rent a firearm to a resident of any State for temporary use for lawful sporting purposes, if he does not know or have reasonable cause to believe the person is prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms under Federal law. A person may sell or transfer a firearm to a licensee in any State. However, a firearm other than a curio or relic may not be transferred interstate to a licensed collector.

How Long Has TexasGunTrader.com Been Online?

Texas Gun Trader's first bits were transmitted December 2006.

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