ShootingBid is a trusted online auction marketplace for firearms, ammunition, optics, and gear. Whether you're buying or selling, here's everything you need to know to get started.
Explore thousands of live auctions by category, or search for a specific make, model, or caliber. Add items you like to your watchlist.
Enter your maximum bid and our system bids for you automatically, only as much as needed to keep you in the lead — up to your limit.
If you're the highest bidder when the timer ends, you win. You can also use Buy It Now to purchase instantly, or Make an Offer to the seller.
Coordinate payment and shipping with the seller. Firearms ship to a licensed FFL dealer near you for transfer — see our FFL guide for details.
Proxy bidding, explained: If you bid a max of $500 on a $1 item, the price stays low and only rises as others bid against you. You never pay more than one increment above the next-highest bidder, up to your max.
Listing is fast and free to start. From your dashboard, click Sell Your Item, add photos and details, set your starting bid (and an optional reserve or Buy It Now price), choose a duration, and publish. You'll get notified the moment your item sells.
All firearm transfers must comply with federal, state, and local law. Most firearms must ship to a licensed FFL dealer who completes the background check and transfer. Read our FFL Information page before bidding, and reach out any time via Help & Contact.