Weapon Purchase on Gunfinder

Our Purchase option is the fastest way to sell a firearm safely and professionally online. This is especially useful for inherited firearms or inherited firearm collections, as heirs often lack the necessary expertise.

In general, this option is interesting for anyone who wants to sell their firearm quickly, without waiting for offers or having to negotiate with potential buyers.

For the Purchase option, we work with professional firearm buyers who will make you an offer for your firearm within 1–2 business days. If you accept the offer, we prepare all the forms and help you with shipping the firearm. You get a fair price with minimal hassle on your end.

For the purchase, all we need are two photos of the firearm along with information about the manufacturer and model. You can upload this information on our Purchase page, and we'll send you an offer.

If you accept the offer, we'll arrange a time for a professional firearms logistics provider to pick up the firearm.

You just need to have the firearm and the master data sheet ready.

The price we offer for your firearm will in most cases differ from the selling price on the private market. There are several reasons for this: First, the prices at which private sellers list their firearms are "asking prices." The typical negotiation margin for firearms is around 20%, and in some cases even 30%.

Furthermore, private sellers often significantly overestimate the value of their firearms. A rifle used to take your first game, or one that was inherited, carries a lot of personal sentiment. Unfortunately, that sentiment doesn't count for buyers on the open market.

Finally, as a professional and reliable buyer, we face considerable costs. Firearms we purchase are often stored for months or even years before we find a buyer. We have to factor in these costs when making an offer.

To sell your firearm, you need two documents: first, the Waffenbesitzkarte on which the firearm is registered. Second, the master data sheet — this is an extract from the Nationales Waffenregister. The master data sheet was only recently introduced, so it's no problem if you don't have it yet — you can quickly and easily request it from your responsible Waffenbehörde.

The master data sheet is an extract from the Nationales Waffenregister. Send your Waffenbehörde a short email mentioning that you need the master data sheet for the firearm you wish to sell. Most authorities will send you the master data sheet before the end of the day.

The Waffenbehörde falls under a different office depending on the district — usually the local police station or the public order office. If you're unsure who to contact, you can call them and they'll point you in the right direction. There's also a note in your Waffenbesitzkarte. If you can't find the information online, feel free to send us a quick email or give us a call — we're happy to help.

Important: Please do not redact the document! We need all the information shown on the sheet!

We'll make you a fair offer for any firearm. If a riflescope is mounted on the firearm, or if the mounting hardware is present, that's no problem — we'll factor it into our offer.

Pack the firearm carefully and securely in a cardboard box so it can't shift or be damaged during transit.

The firearm should not be able to be damaged during shipping. Feel free to use old fabric such as towels, blankets, and sheets for extra padding. Especially if a riflescope is still mounted on the firearm, it's a good idea to add even more padding to protect against impacts and movement.

The package does not need to be labeled — shipping labels will be applied by the logistics provider.

After you've sold the firearm, we'll send you a transfer certificate. Within 14 days you must notify your responsible Waffenbehörde of the transfer of your firearm. The 14-day period begins on the day your firearm is picked up and thus effectively transferred. The Waffenbehörde will then remove the firearm from your Waffenbesitzkarte.

The following documents must be submitted to the authority for the notification:

• Transfer certificate

• Waffenbesitzkarte

• Authority form: Notification of transfer of firearms/firearm parts

Please contact your Waffenbehörde promptly to report the transfer of the firearm!

Depending on your place of residence, different authorities are responsible for issuing Waffenbesitzkarten (and their entries). Since enforcement of the Waffengesetz in Germany is a matter for individual states, different authorities in districts or cities may act as the Waffenbehörde. In most cases, however, these are the respective district administrations, public order offices, or the responsible police directorates. You can find out who is responsible for issuing and amending Waffenbesitzkarten through your local citizen services or public order office.