How it works

Buying a gun online, done right.

The Online Gun Show connects you with licensed dealers nationwide. Here is how an order goes from checkout to in your hands, safely and legally.

The buying flow

From checkout to taking it home

Firearms cannot ship straight to your door - federal law routes them through a licensed dealer (an FFL) near you. It is simpler than it sounds.

  1. 1

    Find it and check out

    Pay by card, bank transfer where the seller accepts it, or check. Card payments go straight to the seller through a secure checkout.

  2. 2

    Pick your FFL dealer

    Choose a local licensed dealer at checkout to receive the transfer.

  3. 3

    We ship to your dealer

    The seller ships the firearm directly to your chosen FFL.

  4. 4

    Background check

    Fill out the ATF Form 4473 at the dealer and pass your background check.

  5. 5

    Take it home

    Cleared - your dealer hands it over. That is it.

Ships to a licensed FFL

Handguns, Rifles, Shotguns, NFA items

Ships to your door

Ammo, Optics, Magazines, Parts, Accessories, Apparel - no FFL needed

Payment

Card

Visa/MC/Amex/Discover, secure encrypted checkout

Bank transfer (ACH)

Pay from your bank where the seller offers it, no card fee

Check / money order

Mail payment to the seller

Trust and safety

Licensed dealers only

Every seller is a vetted licensed FFL

Buyer protection

Firearms ship only to a licensed FFL dealer, every order is tracked, and OGS steps in if there is a problem.

Secure checkout

Encrypted, PCI-compliant; we never store your card

About us

The Online Gun Show

We built The Online Gun Show as a straightforward, transparent, lawful marketplace for licensed dealers and serious buyers.

The Online Gun Show is operated by Southern Iron Holdings LLC, based in Alabama. Every transfer runs through a licensed FFL dealer in full compliance with federal and state law.

Are you a licensed dealer?

Apply to sell on The Online Gun Show. FFL dealers only.

Start selling

FAQ

Can you ship to my house?

No. Firearms go to an FFL. Ammo, optics, and accessories ship to your door.

What is the FFL transfer fee?

The FFL transfer fee is set by the dealer and paid to them at pickup.

How do I find a dealer?

Search the directory at checkout and pick a licensed dealer near you.

Can you ship to my state?

We ship nationwide to dealers. Any restrictions are shown on the listing.

Can I buy NFA items?

Yes, where legal. NFA items need extra ATF paperwork + tax stamp.

What if there is a problem with my order?

Open a request from the order page. The seller responds, and OGS steps in if it is not resolved.