Best Practices for Selling Firearms

K-BID does allow the sale of firearms on K-BID.com in accordance with the Firearms Policy:  

Selling firearms requires a Federal Firearms License. While federal and state regulations allow the sale of guns without an FFL in certain circumstances, K-BID does not recognize these exceptions.  Any gun sold on K-BID must be sold through a licensed firearms dealer (FFL). 

IMPORTANT:  ATF regulations prohibit affiliates without an FFL, from being involved in the act of selling firearms (including taking possession, transporting, taking payment for a firearm, etc.).

K-BID has a class 1 FFL, dba The Arms Gallery, and can serve as the FFL for affiliates with sellers that want to consign firearms. Sellers must contact K-BID directly to arrange a time to drop off their firearms and complete the Firearms Consignment form. The firearms will be listed on the next firearm auction conducted by The Arms Gallery.

A referral fee will be paid to the referring affiliate after the firearm auction is settled. To receive the referral fee, the affiliate must notify K-BID in writing ([e-mail]) that a firearms referral was made, providing the seller’s name.

Any questions on the firearms policy should be directed to K-BID.

Below is a list of some important tips regarding the sale of firearms.  Always consult with the ATF to ensure that you are operating within the legal requirements for the sale of firearms: 

• List the responsible FFL name and license number in your auction terms.  
• Firearms shipped out of state must be shipped to an FFL where the winning bidder will be required to pass a NICS check.  
• Never release a firearm to a bidder if their driver's license does not match their bidder account details. 
• Disclose the NICS/Transfer fee in the terms. All firearms will be charged a transfer fee.  
• Turn off online payments for firearms so you can verify the identity of the purchaser.  

See the examples below for item/auction terms used to alert bidders of the requirements for purchasing firearms:  

IMPORTANT NOTES: 

When you purchase a firearm, you will be required to pass a NICS check.  Plan on spending some time filling out the required paperwork to obtain a firearm.  If you are purchasing a handgun or rifle with a pistol grip, you will be required to have a valid permit to purchase or Minnesota Conceal and Carry permit.  If you do not pass the NICS check, the firearm will be resold on auction for you, but you are still required to honor your bid and pay for your purchase.  $25 will be charged for the paperwork/transfer at the time of pickup or shipment for each firearm.  

When you purchase a firearm make sure you do the following:

1.)    Your bidder information MUST match your real name, identification is required.  

2.)    If paying with a credit card, the name on the card must match your driver’s license.  

3.)    Your driver’s license, and if needed, your permit to purchase or Conceal and Carry Permit MUST also match your bidder profile.

4.)    A NICS/Transfer charge of $25.00 will apply to each firearm, no exceptions.

5.)  NICS checks are required EVEN IF the buyer has a permit to carry or permit to purchase.

Under Federal law, in order for a Licensed Dealer to lawfully transfer a firearm to a person who resides out of State, the firearm must be shipped to a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) within the bidder’s State of residence. The bidder may then receive the firearm from the FFL upon completion of an ATF Form 4473 and a NICS background check fee, which can vary from that listed on the final invoice.