The Platform

How EGO Arms Works

The cleanest firearms auction experience on the internet. No buyer's premium. Transparent bidding. FFL transfers coordinated nationwide. Here's everything you need to know.

✓ 0% Buyer's Premium ✓ Anti-Snipe Protection ✓ Proxy Bidding ✓ 2,400+ FFL Partners ✓ Free to List ✓ No Mandatory Seller Fee
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Getting Started

Create a Free Account

Sign up with your email address, choose a username (your public identity on the platform), enter your state of residence, and confirm your date of birth. You must be 18 or older. Verify your email to unlock bidding — it takes about 30 seconds.

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No fee to browse. You can browse all 900+ listings without an account. You only need to register when you're ready to bid.
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Finding the Right Firearm

Browse & Research

Search by make, model, caliber, or lot number. Filter by category, condition, price range, time remaining, or ZIP code proximity. Each listing has six required photos, a full description, a round count, and a documented flaw list — EGO Arms rejects listings that don't meet this standard. Use the Price Guide to understand market value before bidding.

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Use the Watchlist. Add items you're tracking to your Watchlist — you'll be notified when you're outbid or when a watched auction is ending in under 60 minutes.
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Check your state's laws first. Use the State Compliance Guide to confirm the firearm you're bidding on can legally be transferred to you.
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The Auction

Place Your Bid

Enter a bid at or above the current minimum. Or enable proxy bidding — set your maximum, and EGO Arms automatically bids just enough to keep you in the lead, up to your limit. You're never charged more than you need to win. Bid increments scale with price: $2 increments at low prices, up to $500 increments at $10,000+.

Anti-snipe protection is always on. Any bid in the final 5 minutes extends the auction by 5 minutes. No last-second sniping. Every bidder gets a fair shot to respond.
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Winning

You Won — Now What?

You're notified instantly by email and in-platform notification. A checkout link appears on the listing and in your email. You have 72 hours to initiate checkout. No buyer's premium — you pay exactly the final hammer price.

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The Transfer

Select Your FFL Dealer

Federal law requires all modern firearms to transfer through a licensed FFL dealer. In checkout, choose from 2,400+ EGO Arms partner FFL dealers near you, or provide your own dealer's info. Call ahead to confirm they accept transfers and ask their fee (typically $15–$50 — paid directly to the dealer, not EGO Arms).

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Any licensed FFL works. Not just our partners — any federally licensed dealer in your area can receive this transfer.
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Payment

Pay the Seller Directly

EGO Arms does not process or hold payments. You arrange payment directly with the seller using Zelle, Cash App, PayPal F&F, or a third-party escrow service like GunTab (recommended for maximum protection). The checkout flow helps you select your method and coordinate. Never include the word "firearm" or "gun" in any payment memo.

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Leave memo fields blank. Referencing firearms in Zelle/PayPal/Cash App notes will result in account freezes for you and the seller. Use GunTab if you want formal escrow protection. Full payment guide →
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Shipping

Seller Ships to Your FFL

The seller ships the firearm directly to your chosen FFL via USPS Priority Mail, fully insured, within 5 business days. You'll receive a tracking number. Typical transit: 2–5 business days. Track status on your Order Tracking page.

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Pickup

Background Check & Pickup

Visit your FFL with a valid government-issued photo ID. Complete ATF Form 4473 and a NICS background check — this is standard at every gun store in America, the same process as buying a new firearm. Approval typically takes minutes. Upon approval, the firearm is yours. Then confirm receipt on EGO Arms to close the order.

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What to bring: Valid government-issued photo ID. Some states require additional documents — check the State Compliance Guide for your state's requirements.
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Getting Started

Create & Verify Your Account

Creating an account is free. To list your first firearm, complete Seller Verification — a one-time identity check that protects the marketplace and builds buyer confidence. FFL dealers complete a separate dealer onboarding with license verification.

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Creating a Listing

Submit Your Listing

Listing is completely free. Every listing requires: 6 photos from standardized angles, a 150-word minimum description, an accurate condition grade, documented flaws, a round count estimate, and serial number on file. These standards exist for a reason: verified listings sell for 12% more and generate 3.4× more bids than under-documented ones.

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Unsure what grade your firearm is? Read the Condition Grading Guide before listing. Accurate grading builds your reputation and prevents disputes.
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Review

Admin Review (Within 24 Hours)

Every listing is reviewed by the EGO Arms team before going live. Reviewers check photos, description quality, condition accuracy, and compliance with the Prohibited Items Policy. You'll receive an email when your listing is approved, if changes are requested, or if it's rejected with an explanation.

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While Listed

Your Auction Goes Live

Once approved, your listing is live and searchable across the platform. You can track views, watchers, and bids from your Seller Dashboard. Respond to buyer messages through the inbox. Featured listing upgrades ($9.99) give you prominent placement in search results.

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Set a reserve price if you have a minimum you'll accept. Buyers see "Reserve not met / Reserve met" but never the actual number.
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Auction Ends

Auction Closes — Coordinate With the Buyer

When the auction ends, you're notified of the winner. The buyer will select their FFL dealer and coordinate payment with you directly — EGO Arms does not process payments. Confirm the buyer's chosen FFL, agree on payment method, and get paid before shipping.

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Get paid before you ship. Ship only after payment is confirmed. EGO Arms cannot recover funds from an unresponsive buyer — your payment protection is getting paid first.
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Shipping

Ship to the Buyer's FFL

Ship within 5 business days of confirmed payment. Handguns must ship via UPS or FedEx to a licensed FFL. Long guns can ship USPS. Purchase shipping insurance for the full sale value. Enter the tracking number in your order on EGO Arms so both parties can monitor transit.

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Packing matters. Use a sturdy box with at least 2" of padding on all sides. Guns must be unloaded and secured with a trigger lock or in a locked case.
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Completion

Transfer Complete

When the buyer confirms receipt on EGO Arms, the order closes and both parties are prompted to leave feedback. Listing and selling is free. If you used GunTab for payment, a 6.5% service fee applies on the hammer price — all other payment methods (Zelle, Cash App, PayPal F&F) carry no EGO Arms fee.

Feedback is your reputation. Sellers with consistent high ratings appear higher in search results and convert at significantly higher rates. Honest listings, fast shipping, and responsive communication build the ratings that grow your business here.

EGO Arms vs. GunBroker

The two most significant differences aren't subtle.

FeatureEGO ArmsGunBroker
Buyer's premium0%Up to 3% added at checkout
Listing feeFree$0.01 – $4.95 per listing
Final value feeFree / 6.5% (GunTab only)3–5% seller fee
Condition standards6-grade enforced standardSelf-reported, inconsistent
Photo requirements6 required, admin-reviewed1 minimum, no review
Anti-snipe protectionAlways on (5-min extension)Not available
Proxy biddingFull automatic proxyAvailable
UI / Mobile experienceModern, mobile-optimizedOutdated, desktop-first
Price guideFree, built-inPaid access only
State compliance guideAll 50 statesNot available
FFL portalDedicated FFL dashboardNot available

What Makes EGO Arms Different

Anti-Snipe Protection
Every last-minute bid extends the auction 5 minutes. No exploiting inattentive bidders. Every auction ends fairly.
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Proxy Bidding
Set your maximum. The system bids for you — only as much as needed. You never overpay, never lose to a small increment.
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Enforced Photo Standards
Six required photos, reviewed before listing goes live. No blurry stock images. You see exactly what you're buying.
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Zero Buyer's Premium
What you bid is what you pay. No surprise fees added at checkout. GunBroker adds up to 3% — we add 0%.
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Free Price Guide
90-day market data across every category — free, no subscription. Know if you're getting a deal before you bid.
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Condition Grading Standard
Six standardized grades with written definitions. Every seller is held to the same bar. Disputes are rare because expectations are clear.
Ready to start?

Creating an account takes 2 minutes. Browsing is free. Bidding starts the moment your email is verified.