1. GunMade
Think of GunMade as Google for guns. Its real-time engine crawls inventory from over 4,000 gun shops, then gives you an easily searchable database.
You can look up inventory for shops within your ZIP code and compare prices on models. You can even set up stock alerts.
The site also includes inventory from local mom-and-pop stores, not just big online retailers. This means you can use it whether you prefer to shop online or locally for your firearms.
Pro Tip: The site has a price-drop option in its custom alerts. If you’re chasing a hard-to-find SKU, set an alert at your target price. Then just let the algorithm do the hawk-eyed price-watching... while you do something fun at the range.
2. FirearmLand
FirearmLand is one of the top 10 sellers on GunBroker and regularly offers the best gun deals. It focuses on no-reserve penny auctions that give buyers access to even rarer items at good prices.
Unlike bulk retailers, it offers a massive set of curated listings that include even rarer or discontinued models. You can often find items here that you wouldn’t on big-box sites, and without the usual retail markup.
Order fulfillment is also among the fastest on this list. You won’t have to spend ages waiting for your prize after winning it in auction.
Pro Tip: FirearmLand inventory sells fast, so if you want to get tipped off on the latest offers as soon as possible, sign up for the email alerts.
3. GunBroker
Need we say more? Still the largest firearms auction marketplace, GunBroker may boast its share of overvalued firearms, but it also has sweet bargains to offer.
Try the “Going…Going…Gun!” section to find penny-start, no-reserve auctions that routinely close below retail, for example. Or you can restrict yourself to bidding during off-peak hours like weekday mornings.
Set up alerts too with the Watch List feature. It pings you when bids heat up, giving you an opportunity for final-minute bidding.
Pro Tip: GunBroker listings’ sold prices tend to follow trends very heavily. If you see a lot of content creators pushing a specific gun model, try to let the hype die down before going after that gun. Otherwise, you’ll end up paying through the nose due to a fleeting trend.
4. Palmetto State Armory
PSA combines manufacturer-direct pricing with relentless “Daily Deals” that refresh every 24 hours. You’ll get deals for AR-15 parts, house-brand pistols, and bulk ammo. What more could you ask for?
The site’s opt-in newsletter is also a good resource. It drops coupon links and early access to door-busters before the wider audience sees them.
Pro Tip: If you’re thinking of shopping from them within four weeks of a holiday, consider holding off. PSA often does sales on holidays, so a little patience can net you some nice discounts if you wait.
5. MidwayUSA
Midway might not be known for offering a lot of deals often but it does have them if you know where to look.
You can start your stealth savings here with the promo codes the site regularly offers. Occasionally, they also do clearance prices.
Our advice is to wait for the sales and deals on free shipping. The latter are usually for purchases worth $99 total now, but they’re worth it then.
Pro Tip: Sign up for the birthday discounts. Every year, you get discount pricing on one order made within the 7 days before or after your birthday.
Tips for Online Gun Deals
Something you should consider when seeking bargains: if you’re shopping from an online dealer, you’ll have to deal with a local FFL.
That’s because vendors have to ship your purchase to a local FFL where Form 4473 and a background check still apply. This means you need to build transfer fees into your mental math.
If you’re new, most platforms provide an FFL finder during checkout. Use it to compare fees before you click “Buy.”
Otherwise, you can end up with a “deal” that doesn’t stay a deal when the final cost of purchase is tallied up.
Aside from that, be sure what you’re buying is legal in your state. Look at magazine capacity laws or feature restrictions. Or if you’re in a state like California and buying a Glock, check which Glocks are California-legal.
Otherwise, your dealer won’t have a choice but to send back the item to the seller. While you may get a refund off the gun’s cost, you won’t on the shipping.