Firearms & ammunition store migration
Shopify prohibits firearms and ammunition outright. For licensed FFL dealers, we migrate your store to a platform that allows it — with FFL-transfer checkout and compliant payments built in.
Shopify's acceptable-use policy prohibits firearms, ammunition and many accessories, so licensed dealers must move to a firearms-friendly, merchant-owned platform with FFL-compliant checkout.
Why Shopify is risky for firearms & ammunition retailers
Shopify bans firearms and ammunition entirely, and mainstream processors decline the category. Licensed FFL retailers need a platform they own (or a 2A-friendly host) where firearms can be listed and routed correctly — with transfers handled through licensed dealers and background checks, exactly as the law requires.
Compliance for firearms retail (FFL-required)
This category is heavily regulated, and we build the store to support — never bypass — the law:
- FFL required: Only licensed dealers (FFLs) may sell firearms; you must hold the appropriate license.
- Transfers & background checks: Firearm sales are completed through a licensed FFL at the buyer's end, with the required background check (NICS) — online checkout routes the order to a receiving FFL rather than shipping a gun to a consumer.
- Age requirements: Federal minimums apply (generally 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns), plus stricter state rules.
- ATF & state rules: Comply with ATF regulations and state/local restrictions, including item and magazine bans in certain states (geo-block as needed).
- Shipping rules: Firearms shipping is restricted and routed FFL-to-FFL; handguns can't go via USPS.
Where we move you
We build on a firearms-friendly, merchant-owned stack (self-hosted WooCommerce with firearms-specific extensions, or a specialized 2A platform) with FFL-directory/transfer checkout, age and ID verification, and state compliance rules. Not sure which fits? Try our free platform recommender or read the platform comparison.
Payments for firearms & ammunition retailers
Mainstream processors decline firearms; you'll need a 2A-friendly high-risk merchant account. We help you place a firearms-approved processor and integrate it with FFL-compliant checkout. See our high-risk payments guide for what to expect.
How the migration works
Free audit and fixed quote, a staging build you approve, data migrated with your store still live, a complete 301 redirect map, then launch with monitoring and handover. The full walkthrough is in our step-by-step migration guide.
Questions firearms & ammunition retailers owners ask
Can I sell firearms online if Shopify bans them? +
Yes — as a licensed FFL, on a firearms-friendly platform you own. Sales are routed through a receiving FFL for the background check and transfer; you're not shipping firearms directly to consumers. We build that workflow into your new store.
What about a firearms-friendly payment processor? +
Mainstream processors prohibit firearms, so you'll need a specialized 2A-friendly high-risk merchant account. We help you place one and connect it to your FFL-compliant checkout.
We provide e-commerce migration services only. We do not sell firearms, ammunition or any products. Firearm sales must be conducted by licensed dealers (FFLs) in full compliance with federal, state and local law, including required background checks. This is general information, not legal advice. Laws and platform/processor policies change frequently and vary by state — verify current rules for your products and markets, and consult qualified counsel.
Facing a Shopify deadline?
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