FAQ’s
Anyone wanting to Buy or Sell firearms and related items and accessories can do so quickly and easily. Both Private Individuals and Businesses can make use of GunFinder SA FREE of Charge. (No hidden costs, no commissions!)
Powered by Guncommunity SA and founded by avid firearm enthusiasts, our aim is to provide a platform where all parties within the Firearm and related industries, (Buyers, Sellers, Private Individuals and Businesses/Dealers alike.) can connect on an accessible and easy to use platform while helping to promote and grow the South African Firearm, Sport Shooting, Hunting and related industries.
There are also advertising opportunities on the GunCommunity SA website. Click here for more info: https://guncommunity.co.za/advertise/
You are then free to decide whether You want to respond to the person enquiring or not and decide what information You wish to share.
Only Business/Dealer Accounts contact details are visible to the public on the GunFinder SA website.
Click here to start listing items absolutely FREE! www.gunfinder.co.za/add-listing/
Follow the prompts and complete Your Listing.
We strongly suggest that You complete and update Your Listing as thoroughly as possible in order to get the best possible exposure and results.
We strongly suggest that You complete and update Your Listing as thoroughly as possible in order to get the best possible exposure and results.
We suggest that you upload as many high resolution photos as possible showing as much of the listed item(s) as possible. Make sure to show all relevant parts of the item(s). (All sides, angles, parts and accessories.) This will reduce the number of questions that a potential Buyer will have to ask and increase the chances of a successful sale. This applies to both photographs and the written information that You provide on the Listing itself.
We strongly recommend that you upload photos of the actual item(s) being advertised and try not to use stock photos if at all possible.
We also recommend that you take your photos on a flat, plain background (Ideally White.) as this will emphasise the item(s) being advertised.
Recommended Image Resolution: 800 x 470 px or higher.
We recommend that you do research to ascertain the realistic market value for the item(s) that you wish to sell and then determine Your asking price from there. Make sure to provide as much relevant information in the Listing Description about the Listing, especially if your asking price is above average market value.
Goto the relevant Listing that You want to edit’s photo and click on the Edit Icon. (Pencil)
Edit the Listing as required and click “Edit Listing“.
Your Listing is now editted.
The changes will be displayed once it has been approved by our Admin Team.
We endeavour to approve New Listings, Listing Updates and Business/Dealer Upgrades within 2 hours during Business Hours (Monday to Friday) and we will try to approve Listings over weekends whenever possible. (But we cannot guarantee it.)
If you need a Listing to be approved urgently, please email us at support@gunfinder.co.za or reach out to us on our Telegram Group.
There is nothing more frustrating than seeing an ad and contacting the Seller only to find out the item has already been SOLD. It is a waste of everyones time!
Here’s how to mark Your Listings as SOLD:
Once logged in, click on the Profile Icon and select “My Listings“.
Goto the relevant Listing that You want to edit’s photo and click on the “Edit” icon. (Pencil)
Change the Listing Type to “Sold“.
Click “Edit Listing” at the bottom of the page.
Your Listing is now updated as SOLD.
The changes will be displayed once it has been approved by our Admin Team.
Once logged in, click on the Profile Icon and select “My Listings“.
Goto the relevant Listing that You want to edit’s photo and click on the “Disable” icon. (Eye with a line through it.)
Your Listing is now Disabled and will no longer display on the GunFinder SA website.
Please email support@gunfinder.co.za if you need assistance.
If this happens to you, please ask the Advertiser to mark the Listing as SOLD.
Please also email us at support@gunfinder.co.za with the listing URL/web address and we will address it accordingly.
In South Africa, the possession and sale of Firearms, ammunition and related items are governed by the Firearms Control Act of 2000, (Act No. 60 of 2000) commonly known as the “FCA”.
The sale of Firearms and related items need to be concluded in compliance with the Firearms Control Act of 2000 at all times.
Buying and Selling Tips:
Some common sense best practise suggestions are:
- Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Ask questions until you are satisfied.
- Avoid giving out personal information that isn’t absolutely necessary.
- Never provide Credit Card Numbers or Pin Numbers.
- Never release goods until payment has been verified and reflected in Your bank account. (And make sure it isn’t a cheque deposit which can be reversed.)
- If meeting the Buyer or Seller, make sure to do so in a public place and preferably not alone. A firearm dealership or shooting range is advised if it is firearm related.
- Try to avoid ever meeting a stranger at Your home or place of work. This is especially relevant when it comes to someone knowing that You own and most likely store a firearm at Your home.
- If someone insists on meeting at Your home or place of work or if anything doesn’t feel right, move on. You cannot be too cautious and you will find another Buyer or Seller soon enough.
- Trust your gut. If something doesn’t feel right or seems too good to be true, it probably is. Move on and report it to support@gunfinder.co.za. (Or the Police if necessary.)
- When Buying an item, make sure of the the condition. Ask for additional photos if necessary.
- If the item is out of town, try and have someone impartial view the item on your behalf to verify the item and it’s condition before completing the purchase and paying over money.
- Verify as much information as possible in order to minimise the chances of anything not being as it seems or is purported to be.
- Draw up a sales agreement and have the other party sign it, have it witnessed and certified at a Police Station and provide a certified copy of their ID.
- Once you have satisfied yourself that all your questions are answered and you want to go ahead, if you haven’t already done so, speak to the Buyer or Seller telephonically. It is much harder to be convincing when speaking on the phone and answering questions as opposed to via email or other written forms of communication.
- When purchasing a used firearm, try and test fire the firearm before purchasing it if at all possible.
- If at all possible, let your local firearm dealership or gunsmith inspect the firearm for condition, rust, functionality, defects and authenticity.
- If purchasing a firearm, make sure to ask about and confirm the license status. Make sure that the firearm is either currently on Dealer Stock or, if it is privately owned and licensed, that the license is valid and has more than 90 days until it expires in order to give you enough time to submit the new license application or to transfer the firearm onto a Firearm Dealer’s stock more than 90 days before the license expiration date. The last thing you want to do is pay for something that you cannot license and no firearm dealership can accept.
- Make sure that the firearm and the license serial numbers match.
– Listing URL/web address.
– The reason why You suspect that the Listing is fake or a scam.
– Provide any supporting information like emails or conversations with the Advertiser in question.
GunFinder SA is a Classifieds Website that connects willing Buyers and Sellers.
GunFinder SA does not get involved in Sales or Trades in any way or form other than connecting potential Buyers and Sellers via the GunFinder SA website and related platforms.
It is up to Users of the GunFinder SA website, including Advertisers, Buyers and Sellers to exercise the necessary discretion, caution and due diligence when dealing with Buyers and Sellers and they do so at their own risk.
All Sales and Trades are facilitated between the Buyer and Seller directly and GunFinder SA specifically excludes and exempts itself from any direct or indirect liability, loss or damages that may arise from any information published on the GunFinder SA website and/or for any Sales or Trades between Parties.
All Sales and Trades are to be concluded within the laws of the relevant Country.
Please make sure that you are familiar with and comply with all relevant laws in your Country, State/Province and Region at all times.
In the Republic of South Africa, special reference is made to the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000.
GunFinder SA cannot and will not be held responsible for any transgressions of any local or international laws, by any other Parties whether by Users of the GunFinder SA website or any other parties at all whatsoever.
In South Africa, all firearm, ammunition and other regulated item Sales and Trades must be facilitated through a registered Firearms Dealer.
If You are looking for a Supplier or Service Provider to assist You with the sale of a firearm or other regulated item(s), legal advice, training or any other firearm related service, take a look at the GunCommunity SA website to find a Supplier or Service Provider near You at https://guncommunity.co.za/.
GunCommunity SA serves the greater South African Firearm Community and anyone who is part of or offers Products or Services to this community is welcome on GunCommunity SA/GunFinder SA and it’s related platforms and services.