Gun buying on Gunfinder

A buyout is the fastest way to sell a firearm safely and reliably — no waiting for offers or negotiating with potential buyers. This is especially convenient for inherited firearms when you lack the expertise. We work with professional, licensed firearm buyers who typically make you an offer within 1–2 business days.

How the buyout works, step by step

1. Enter your details: On the buyout page, upload a few photos of your firearm along with the make and model. Additional information such as the Waffenbesitzkarte is also welcome.
2. Receive an offer: Our buyers review your details and will usually send you an offer within 24 hours. We'll notify you by email; you can check the status at any time in your profile under Instant Sales → Manage.
3. Accept the offer: If you're happy with the offer, accept it in your profile and provide us with the pickup address, a preferred date, and your IBAN for the transfer.
4. Pickup: A courier specializing in firearms will collect the firearm on the agreed date. We'll save an order confirmation as a PDF in your profile — you can print it out and have it signed at pickup.
5. Inspection and payment: Once the firearm has been inspected and everything checks out, we'll transfer the agreed amount to you — usually on the same day.
6. Official transfer: We have the firearm transferred to the buyer and then send you the official transfer certificate as a PDF.
7. Deregister the firearm: Using the transfer certificate and your Waffenbesitzkarte, you notify your Waffenbehörde of the transfer — this can usually be done by mail. More on this below.

Who buys my firearm?

Special licenses are required for buying and selling firearms. We make sure all necessary firearms dealer licenses are in place and available for you to view. During the buyout process they'll be shown to you directly; you can view them and download them as a PDF via the "Who buys my firearm?" link.

What documents do I need?

You need two documents: the Waffenbesitzkarte on which the firearm is registered, and the Stammdatenblatt — an extract from the Nationales Waffenregister.

Where do I get the Stammdatenblatt?

Send your Waffenbehörde a brief email mentioning that you need the Stammdatenblatt for the firearm you want to sell. Most authorities will send it to you the same day. Important: Do not redact the document — we need all the information. You can easily upload the Stammdatenblatt in your profile.

How is the price for my firearm determined?

Our offer will generally differ from prices on the private market. There are several reasons for this: private asking prices are usually negotiable with a margin of around 20–30%. On top of that, the value of a firearm is often overestimated for emotional reasons. And finally, we sometimes store purchased firearms for months before finding a buyer — these costs factor into our offer as well.

Value is determined primarily by:

• Condition and functionality
• Make and model
• Caliber
• Demand or rarity
• Age
• Included accessories or missing components

If a riflescope is mounted on the firearm or a mount is present, that's no problem — we'll factor it into the offer.

How do I need to pack the firearm?

Pack the firearm securely in a sturdy box with plenty of padding, for example using old towels or blankets. If a riflescope is still mounted on the firearm, take extra care to cushion it against impacts and shifting. The box doesn't need to be labeled — the courier will attach the shipping labels.

Important: Notifying the authorities

After the sale, we'll send you the transfer certificate. You must notify your local Waffenbehörde of the transfer of your firearm within 14 days. The deadline starts on the day of pickup. The authority will then remove the firearm from your Waffenbesitzkarte. To do this, you submit:

• Transfer certificate
• Waffenbesitzkarte
• The official form "Anzeige zur Überlassung von Waffen/Waffenteilen"

Which Waffenbehörde is responsible for me?

Since enforcement of the Waffengesetz is a matter for each federal state, the responsible authority varies depending on where you live — usually the district administration, the public order office, or the relevant police authority. There's also a note in your Waffenbesitzkarte. If you can't find anything online, a quick call to your local public order office will help — or just reach out to us.

Can I also sell abroad?

Within Germany, the process is straightforward. Exporting abroad is subject to the destination country's regulations, and you'll need additional documents — such as the European Firearms Pass and an import/export permit. Since this process is quite involved for private individuals, it's best handled through a dealer.