GunTab Insights

Using PayPal is a big mistake

There's no question: using PayPal for guns and ammo is a mistake. PayPal prohibits all firearm-related transactions. If they catch you, they will seize your funds. If there is a

New feature

Guest checkout

GunTab now allows buyers to complete most transactions as a guest. Safely buying a firearm online just became even easier. And easier is better for retailers too.

Getting Started

How to buy a used gun online (the ultimate guide)

The best way to find a great deal on your next gun is to buy used. Just think about it. Most guns are lightly used, and reasonably well cared-for. But

Firearm advocacy

Free market resilience to anti-gun companies

The firearms market is thriving in spite of many financial and technology companies banning firearm-related content. That's a credit to the American free market, says the National Rifle Association.

New feature

Pickup and dropoff transactions

In recent years, we've had many users ask GunTab to support transactions that don't involve a shipment. We're happy to announce that GunTab now supports both pickup and dropoff transactions!

Getting Started

What types of transactions is GunTab good for?

GunTab was built to be highly compatible. Learn about the transactions it's particularly well-suited for.

Fraud

Actual GunBroker scams: With and without GunTab

We'll show you a side-by-side comparison between two real GunBroker buyers. One didn't use GunTab, the other did. Want to guess who walked away happy?

New feature

Two-factor authentication

GunTab's password authentication is secure, but you can take your security to the next level with two-factor authentication.

Firearm advocacy

Firearms are a human right

Good news! Firearms are a human right, just like everything else these days.

New feature

Credit card payments now accepted

Our most-requested feature is finally here. GunTab now accepts payments by credit card.

Getting Started

Why haven't I heard of GunTab before?

Haven't heard of GunTab before? You aren't alone. GunTab has been focused on engineering, not marketing. But with our ongoing success, that's changing.

Firearm law

Large-capacity magazine laws by state

Are "large-capacity" magazines restricted in your jurisdiction? Learn more about the laws in your area, and whether certain magazines are banned where you live.

Getting Started

Where did the name "GunTab" come from?

Many people ask us where the name "GunTab" came from. In this brief stroll down memory lane, we talk about its origin and the process that led us to our simple, 6-letter name.

Firearm law

How to ship ammo legally and safely

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.

Firearm law

How to ship a gun legally and safely

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.

Law enforcement

On the militarization of our police

It's not about good cops and bad cops. It's about purpose, incentives, and accountability. For the police, all three have been warped by well-intentioned politics with unexpected consequences. We must understand that history before we can possibly fix it.

Fraud

The only safe payments for guns and ammo

GunTab is the only safe way to pay for guns and ammo online. There is no other option that is safe 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.

Firearm law

FFL types: Exploring the different federal firearm licenses

If you’re looking to buy or sell guns in the US, you've probably heard the term “FFL” used. But what are FFLs, and how do they help gun buyers and sellers?

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

Can I sell a gun online?

Can Americans sell guns or ammo online in the United States? In this article we tell you everything you need to know about online firearm and ammunition sales.

Getting Started

Selling guns on social media: Can you sell guns on Facebook Marketplace?

Despite strict policies against "commercial firearm posts" on the major social media platforms, there are still some ways to use social media to communicate about both guns – both for fun and commercial purposes.

New feature

Marketplace facilitator sales tax collection

GunTab now automatically collects sales tax for GunBroker transactions in most US states, so sellers have the funds when GunBroker sends the bill.

Fraud

Is GunBroker safe: How one man avoided GunBroker scams with GunTab

Sometimes an advertised deal seems too good to be true. GunTab is a way to find out for sure, as this buyer's testimonial explains.

New feature

NFA transactions

GunTab now supports NFA items like silencers, short-barreled guns and machine guns. Just follow the usual process to send a payment offer or payment request, and you'll be able to select from all these new NFA item types.

Payments technology

GunTab is like PayPal for guns (but better)

GunTab and PayPal are similar, but GunTab is no PayPal clone. First, GunTab allows firearm and ammo transactions (PayPal doesn't - they will seize your money). Second, GunTab fully protects buyers and sellers. GunTab would be the better choice even if PayPal allowed guns.