Safety on eGun

eGun is still one of the most important online platforms for firearms, ammunition, and accessories in Germany and Austria. The products are not limited to equipment for sport shooters and hunters — anglers, outdoor enthusiasts, and collectors of weapons, militaria, and antiques can also find what they're looking for on the platform.

Since 2002, almost one million users have registered on eGun. In addition to professional dealers who primarily sell new and inspected used firearms, many private sellers also trade on the platform. Although eGun has an excellent process for authenticating users, with such a large number of users it is difficult to rule out with absolute certainty that fake profiles have been created.

Below, we'd like to share a few simple tips that can help you identify fake profiles and dubious listings:

If a profile has shown no activity for years and suddenly publishes several listings out of nowhere, that should raise suspicion — reach out to the dealer personally before proceeding.

High-end new optics at a ridiculously low price? Unrealistic offers from new accounts that haven't posted anything before? Stay away! If something sounds too good to be true, there's definitely a catch — pricing in the firearms market is very transparent.

Hacked profiles keep popping up and are the hardest to spot. One warning sign can be unusual bank details, as there are banks where it's relatively easy to open an account. In such cases, the bank details may have been changed after the profile was taken over.

Hacked profiles in particular are the hardest to identify and are a matter for the criminal investigation department. Our recommendation: look out for inconsistencies, and if possible, visit the seller in person.

Online purchases are generally safer on modern platforms because these platforms often feature advanced technologies and security measures designed to protect your personal and financial information. Here are some of the reasons why shopping on modern online platforms is safer:

Modern online platforms often use strong encryption technologies to protect the transmission of data. This means that when data is transferred between your computer and the platform's server, it is sent in an encrypted form and only decrypted at the endpoint.

Modern online platforms often have advanced authentication and verification procedures in place to ensure that only authorized users can access your information.

Modern online platforms frequently monitor their systems for signs of potential threats and carry out regular reviews to ensure their systems are secure and protected.

Many modern online platforms are subject to government regulation and must comply with laws that guarantee the protection of your data and financial information.

Of course, no online platform is 100% secure, but modern platforms generally offer a higher level of security than older platforms, which may not have the same technologies and security measures in place.