How to Know if an Online Firearm Dealer is a Scam

How to Know if an Online Firearm Dealer is a Scam

It’s no surprise that we need to take a few minutes to talk about the various scams that are out in the internet realm and the firearm industry is no different. We have been contacted by several of our buyers that there are multiple websites taking our information and scamming people into buying from their websites.

First, we want our buyers to know that we do not give out any bidder or buyer identification or information. That information is carefully secured in our database, we do not sell that information and would not sell that information to another party. Second, even though we do not sell that information, unfortunately, there are scammers out there that will copy, and replicate based off other legitimate companies and websites, which we are seeing a large uptick in these types of scams.

Here is an example from one of our customers who brought this scam alert to our attention and one of several red flags that this “firearm dealer” was not legit (Loaded-Firearms.com): They only accepted payment via cash-app or Zelle. BIG RED FLAG! As we are creating this blog, we have noticed that this website is no longer active, thankfully, but who knows how much money they have scammed people out of.

AmmoLand.com created a great article with tips on how to know if the firearm dealer you are buying from is legit or if it’s a scam. Please keep in mind these are only a few red flags, we know there are more and that is why it’s important to do your own research when purchasing anything online. Here is the link to the article from AmmoLand.com, we think it gives a good idea of what to look out for and some other websites that have been reported as “Scam Alerts” in the Firearm Industry.

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Here is a statement from the owners on this matter:

“SSL Firearms is not affiliated with any other dealers or Federal Firearm Licensees and will only sell firearms and firearm related equipment from our secure location in Byron Center, MI. We encourage customers to call or email us directly if you see our name listed on any other “dealer” websites so we can continue reporting any fraudulent websites to the FTC / law enforcement. We will never ask customers to pay for items using zelle, cash-app, venmo, paypal or any other mobile payment services. We also want to make it clear that these fraudulent websites are not using any private information, but simply using our name, address, and other information listed publicly on our website to appear credible.” – Austin Miedema

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How to Obtain Your Concealed Pistol License in Michigan

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How to Obtain Your Concealed Pistol License in Michigan

Many people keep their guns on them for their own self defense as well as to protect others. If you would like to carry your gun on you it is important that you have a Concealed Pistol License. A CPL legally allows you to have your gun on your person. In this article we will outline the steps that an individual must take to obtain their Concealed Pistol License in the state of Michigan.

*If you are not a resident in the state of Michigan, check out Concealed Pistol License Information by State.

State Requirements

Age & Citizenship

We will start by discussing the state requirements to obtain a Concealed Pistol License. The majority of these regulations are very standard and will allow any law-abiding and capable Michigan resident to receive their permit. First, anyone applying for a CPL must be at least 21 years of age. They must also be a citizen of the United States of America or an alien that has been legally admitted into the United States.

Residency

Next, the applicant must be a Michigan resident and hold a valid state-issued driver’s license or personal information card to receive a Michigan Concealed Pistol License. Make sense, right? Additionally, an individual will have to have had residency and live in the state six months before applying. The six month waiting period will be waived if the application has a valid Concealed Pistol License that was issued from another state or if an emergency license is required. An applicant is considered a legal Michigan resident if they have a valid Michigan driver’s license or personal identification card, are registered to vote in Michigan, are on active duty with the United States Armed Forces and are stationed outside of Michigan but Michigan is their home of record OR are permanently stationed in Michigan even if their home record is in another state.

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Training

Additional Requirements

All applicants looking to obtain a Michigan Concealed Pistol License must show that they can properly handle a gun and have knowledge of gun safety by completing a safety training course or class such as this one. It is imperative that everyone knows how to properly carry a firearm so that they know how to protect themselves and others when it is in use or concealed. Gun safety is imperative to receiving the license.

Any CPL applicant cannot be subject to an order or disposition for: involuntary hospitalization or involuntary alternative treatment, legal incapacitation, personal protection order, bond or conditional release prohibiting purchase or possession of a firearm, or lastly finding of not guilty by reason of insanity. Additionally, an individual can not be prohibited from possessing, using, selling, etc. firearms. They can not be convicted of a felony in Michigan or elsewhere and must not have a felony charge pending in the state of Michigan or elsewhere when applying for the license. The applicant can also not have been dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces.

There are additional misdemeanor violations that an applicant must not have been convicted of in the past 3 or 8 years (specific to each misdemeanor). There also must not be a pending misdemeanor for the individual during the application period. See state requirements 9 and 10 for the full list. Points 11 through 14 cover requirements concerning past pleas of insanity, diagnosed mental illness that include assessment that the individual is a danger to themselves or others, as well as court orders of legal incapacity in the state of Michigan or elsewhere.

Federal Requirements

Each applicant for a Concealed Pistole License must undergo a NICS background check. This is a requirement for anyone in the country looking to obtain a concealed carry license. Passing a background check helps to prevent people who are undeserving of carrying from obtaining a permit and abusing its power. Learn more about NICS background checks.

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The information presented in this article comes from the Michigan State Police Concealed Pistol License Requirements. You can find more details on their website.

Please let us know if you have any question about obtaining a Michigan Concealed Pistol License. We treat gun safety with the top priority here at SSL Firearms and want to make sure that you feel completely comfortable working with our company. We are a Federal Firearms Licensed dealer, which grants us the ability to legally sell and transfer firearms. If you want to learn more about the requirements to hold an FFL, check out our past blog post. Contact us today with any questions concerning gun safety, sales, or receiving a Michigan CPL.

Huge Pawn Shop Inventory Reduction Liquidation

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Huge Pawn Shop Inventory Reduction Liquidation

Over 130 Lots!

If you’ve been waiting to make your first gun purchase of 2020 for a special auction – we are here to tell you that the time has arrived! On Tuesday, March 3rd we will be holding a HUGE pawn shop liquidation that will feature a wide variety of guns and firearms. This auction has some amazing guns, and we are so excited for you to find your next dream purchase. Check out some of the featured lots below, or view the full auction!

Ruger Redhawk .44 Mag Revolver

Ruger Redhawk .44 Mag Revolver is in overall good condition. This revolver features a 7.5″ barrel and an overall length of 13.5″. The frame and cylinder have some nicks and small scratches on either side. The barrel also has some small handling marks as well as a very small amount of light surface rust. The barrel is clean internally. Bore shine is very high. The revolver also comes with a holster.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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Smith & Wesson 66 .357 Magnum Revolver

Smith & Wesson 66 .357 Magnum Revolver is in overall good to very good condition. This revolver features a 4″ barrel and an overall length of 9.5″. The frame and cylinder have some scratches and small handling marks on either side. The barrel has some small handling marks as well. The barrel is clean internally. Bore shine is high. The revolver comes with a box.

Starting Bid: $5.00

Smith & Wesson 66 .357 Magnum Revolver

New-Springfield Armory Defender 1911 .45 Pistol

New-Springfield Armory Defender 1911 .45 Pistol is in overall excellent/new condition. This pistol features a 5″ barrel and an overall length of 8.5″. The parkerized finish is free from any scratches or wear. The barrel and chamber are very clean. Bore shine is very high. The pistol comes with (1) magazine and the original factory box.

Starting Bid: $5.00

New-Springfield Armory Defender 1911 .45 Pistol pawn shop liquidation

Browning Maxus 12 GA Shotgun

Browning Maxus 12 GA Shotgun is in overall good condition. The shotgun features engravings on either side of the receiver. The wood furniture has some small nicks on the forearm and butt stock. The receiver and barrel also have a few small nicks and scratches on either side. The barrel is clean both internally and externally. Bore shine is high.

Starting Bid: $5.00

Browning Maxus 12 GA Shotgun

Bushmaster XM15-E23 .223 / 5.56 Rifle

Bushmaster XM15-E23 .223 / 5.56 Rifle, in good overall condition, features a collapsible butt stock, checkered pistol grip, Firefield Multi Red / Green Reflex sight (Needs new battery), a 30-round magazine, and a manual thumb safety. Gun is overall in good shape cosmetically but does have a few scattered scratches on either side of receiver area as well as some scratching / fading on barrel. Internally the rifle is clean with a high internal bore shine.

Starting Bid: $5.00

Bushmaster XM15-E23 .223 / 5.56 Rifle

Remington Woodsmaster Model 742 30-06 SPRG Rifle W/ Scope

Remington Woodsmaster Model 742 30-06 SPRG Rifle W/ Scope. Overall in good used condition. Stock shows very minor finish wear with only a few small/light scratches, receiver is in good condition with a few very small/light spots of very light surface rust, magazine has some finish wear, scope is in good shape, and barrel is clean with only a couple very small/light scratches. Very high bore shine with all rifling intact, clean internally.

Starting Bid: $5.00

Remington Woodsmaster Model 742 30-06 SPRG Rifle W_ Scope

We hope that you have found some great guns and firearms in this pawn shop liquidation auction. With over 130 lots we are sure that there is a gun for any type of bidder in this auction! If you have any questions about the auction or our auction process, please feel free to contact us here. We want to make sure that you are completely comfortable with our site so that you can be confident when bidding. If you don’t have further questions, click the button below to view the full auction!

Sporting Goods & Police Seized Firearms Auction

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Sporting Goods & Police Seized Firearms Auction

Works of art or firearms?

Get ready for our upcoming sporting goods and police seized firearms auction! We have a wide variety of hand guns and shotguns for you to bid on in this auction. There are some beautifully made pieces (like the tomahawk rifle) that could almost be considered works of art! Bidding for this auction will take place on Tuesday, February 18th. If you are interested in participating in this auction browse through some of the featured lots below or click here to view the full auction!

Winchester 70 .300 Tomahawk Rifle

Winchester 70 bolt action single shot .300 Tomahawk Rifle is in overall very good condition. This rifle has been re-barreled to .300 tomahawk and comes with an aftermarket laminate wood stock and Tasco Scope. The wood furniture has some small scratches and handling marks, but nothing major overall. The receiver and barrel have a few light scratches. The barrel is clean both internally and externally. Bore shine is high.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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Ruger SR22 .22LR Pistol

Ruger SR22 .22LR Pistol is in overall good to very good condition. This pistol features a 3.5″ barrel and an overall length of 6.25″. The frame has some small scratches, but nothing major overall. The slide has some light handling marks and small scratches from normal use. The barrel is clean internally. Bore shine is high. The pistol comes with the original factory box, (2) magazines and soft case.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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Remington 700 338-300 Ultra Mag Rifle

Remington 700 338-300 Ultra Mag Rifle is in overall very good condition. This rifle features a Burris 4.5-14 scope. The laminate thumb hole stock has some small scratches, but nothing major overall. The rifle has been custom made and has a Hart Rifle 338-300 Ultra Mag barrel. The receiver has some small nicks and scratches. The barrel has some small nicks and handling marks. The bull barrel is clean internally. Bore shine is high.

Starting Bid: $5.00

Ruger Vaquero .44 Mag Revolver

Ruger Vaquero .44 Mag Revolver is in overall good condition. The pistol features a 7.5″ barrel and an overall length of 13.5″. The frame and cylinder have various nicks and scratches on either side. The barrel also has some scratches on either side. The barrel is clean internally. Bore shine is high.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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Colt Cobra .38 Special Revolver

Colt Cobra .38 Special Revolver is in overall fair to good/good condition. This revolver features a 2″ barrel and an overall length of 7.5″, and a 6-round cylinder. The grips are scratched throughout. The frame and cylinder have some handling marks and scratches. The barrel also has some small scratches. The barrel is clean internally. Bore shine is high. There is some minor rust on the inside of the ejector rod housing under barrel.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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These are just a few of the fantastic lots that are available in this auction. The full auction has more incredible lots that you don’t want to miss! If you have any questions feel free to contact us here. If not, click the button below to head over to the full auction!

Upcoming Sporting Goods and Police Seized Firearms Auction

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Upcoming Sporting Goods and Police Seized Firearms Auction

Check out the great guns in this auction!

Looking for a new firearm to add to your collection? Check out our upcoming sporting goods and police seized firearms auction on Tuesday, February 4th! This auction has a wide selection of models and manufacturers – giving you a wide range of items to choose from. Check out a few of the featured lots below, or click here to go straight to the full auction!

Smith & Wesson 19-5 .357 Mag

Smith & Wesson 19-5 .357 Mag is in overall very good condition. This revolver features a 4″ barrel and an overall length of 9.5″. The frame and cylinder have a few scratches and light handling marks. The barrel also has some very tiny scratches. The barrel is clean internally. Bore shine is high.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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Radical Firearms RFS-15 5.56 Rifle

Radical Firearms RFS-15 5.56 rifle is in overall good condition. The stock has some nicks and scuffs on either side. The receiver and barrel have some light scratches. The barrel is fluted and comes with a sure fire flash hider. The barrel is clean internally. Bore shine is high. The rifle does not come with a mag.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield 9mm Pistol

Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield 9mm Pistol is in overall good to very good condition. This pistol features a 3″ barrel and an overall length of 6″. The frame has some nicks and small handling marks. The slide also has some small scratches. The barrel is clean internally. Bore shine is high. The pistol comes with (1) magazine.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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We hope that one of these guns will fit perfectly into your collection. With so many options you are sure to have found something that you just HAVE to have – like the Smith & Wesson gun or the radical firearms rifle.  If you have any questions about the auction please feel free to contact us here. If you don’t have any questions, click the button to head on over to the full auction!

The Best Handgun For Home Defense

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The Best Handgun For Home Defense

We can't just pick one so we're giving you our Top 10!

Home defense is becoming seemly popular especially in residential areas. Home owners want to have the comfort and knowledge that they are safe when they are inside their home. Making sure to have a self defense weapon on hand is more important than ever – especially depending on where you live. City and suburb dwellers will likely be protecting themselves against intruders and robbers. If you’re in the country, you may be defending your property and family against wild animals, not just burglars.

The most popular self-defense guns you will find are handguns – hence why we wrote this article about the best handgun for home defense. Not only are the effective, they are easy to handle and easy to safely hide away. When picking out the handgun you want to use for self defense there are a few things that you need to consider:

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Comfort

First things first you want to be comfortable using the gun you will be protecting your home with. As with any gun, it should feel good in your hand and be easy to shoot. If there are multiple people who will likely be using the gun (say you and your spouse) you will want to make sure that all parties feel comfortable shooting the gun. 

Practice

Practice makes perfect! If you have a specified gun for home defense, you likely aren’t shooting with it regularly. Make sure to take it out to a range and practice shooting with it. If you aren’t used to handling it, you won’t feel confident in your aim should you have to use it in self defense – which is not something you want to feel when threatened. Again, make sure that anyone who might handle the gun takes the time to practice as well. You want to make sure that everyone is confident in their shooting abilities. 

Regular Maintenance

Make sure that you are performing regular maintenance on your self defense gun. Just because you don’t regularly use it doesn’t mean that you can assume that it is in perfect working condition. In the same way you should regularly practice shooting, you should regularly schedule maintenance checkups so that you know that your gun will work when you need it.

Safe Storage

Safely storing a self defense weapon is imperative – especially considering you will likely keep the gun loaded. You will want to make sure that you store it somewhere that you can quickly get to in the event of an intruder, such as in your bedside table. As always you will want to have the safety on and do everything possible to secure the gun. If you have children in your home, make sure that your storage location is out of reach and secured to prevent them from accidentally handling the weapon. While you want the gun to be easily accessible to you, you must make sure that safety is a top priority when working with a self defense gun. 

A popular question from first time firearm purchasers are “what is the best handgun for home defense?” When asking this question you may receive many different answers as everyone has their favorite firearm. We have done our research and below are the top 10 best handguns for home defense:

1.Taurus Raging Judge Magnum Revolver Find It Here

2. Smith & Wesson 629 in .44 Magnum Find It Here

3. Ruger GP100 Find It Here

4. Sig Sauer P226 MK-25

5. Glock 41 Gen4 Find It Here

6. Colt Close Quarter Battle Pistol (CQBP) Find It Here

7. Beretta M9A1 Find It Here

8. Glock 19 Click Here

9.  S&W Governor Click Here

10.  Ruger SP101 Click Here

We hope that this guide has helped you determine what gun will work best for your home. If you would like to be educated on any of these firearms our staff is more than happy to help! Contact us here with questions. If you’re interested in purchasing any of these firearms, check out our upcoming auctions here.

Original Post 7/9/19 Revised 1/20/20

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Sporting Goods and Firearms Online Auction

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Sporting Goods and Firearms Online Auction

Jump on your resolution to expand your collection

It’s almost time for our sporting goods and firearms online auction! If you made a resolution to expand your gun collection, this is a great place to start. The auction will be held on Tuesday, January 21st. We have a fantastic selection of firearms in this auction. Check out a few of the lots below or click here to go straight to the full auction.

Mossberg Patriot Bolt Action .308 WIN Rifle

Mossberg Patriot Bolt Action .308 WIN Rifle . Overall in very good condition. Entire rifle is clean and in good condition throughout. There are only a few very small/light handling marks present. Stock, bolt, scope, and barrel are all in good condition. Sells with a Caldwell bi-pod system and the factory box. High bore shine, clean internally and externally.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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Marlin 60 Semi-Auto .22LR Rifle

Marlin model 60 semi-auto .22LR rifle. Features a 19″ barrel and a Simmons scope. Overall in good to very good lightly used condition. Stock is clean and in good condition with only a few very small/light scratches, receiver is clean, bolt shows minor normal wear from action/use, scope is clean, and barrel/magazine tube are both in good condition with only a couple very small/light scratches being present. High bore shine, clean internally and externally.

Starting Bid: $5.00

Marlin 60 Semi-Auto .22LR Rifle

SCCY CPX-1 9mm Pistol

SCCY model CPX-1 semi-auto 9mm pistol. Features a 3″ barrel, 6″ overall length, 10-round capacity, manual thumb safety, and a matte black slide with a sniper grey frame. Overall in very good condition. Entire pistol is clean both internally and externally. There is no major visible wear, scratches, or any other cosmetic defects throughout. High bore shine. Sells with the factory box, (1) extra magazine, trigger lock, and paperwork.

Starting Bid: $5.00

SCCY CPX-1 9mm Pistol

We hope that you have found a great item to add to your collection! This auction is sure to be a great way to keep those resolutions this year. If you have any questions about the auction please feel free to contact us here. We would love to answer any questions that you may have so that you feel comfortable participating in our auctions. Click the button below to view the full auction! Happy bidding!

Sporting Goods & Firearms Auction

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Sporting Goods & Firearms Auction

End of year firearm auction!

As 2019 comes to a close, we are holding our last sporting goods and firearms auction! Need a belated Christmas gift for Uncle Joe? Bid on the Mossberg 500C 20 Ga Shotgun. Looking to make a New Years resolution to go hunting more? Check out the Charles Daly/KBI Field 12 Ga Shotgun. This is the auction for you! This auction will be held on Tuesday, December 31st. Check out some of the lots below, or click here to go straight to the full auction. We can’t wait to see what you find to start the new year off right!

Mossberg 500C 20 Ga Shotgun

Mossberg 500C 20 Ga Shotgun is in overall good condition. The wood stock has various nicks and scratches on either side. The barrel and receiver have some nicks and scratches as well. The barrel is clean internally. Bore shine is high.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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Charles Daly/KBI Field 12 Ga Shotgun

Charles Daly/KBI Field 12 Ga Shotgun is in overall poor to fair condition. The synthetic furniture has various nicks and scratches on either side. The barrel and receiver have nicks, scratches and spots of rust on the rib and barrel. The barrel is clean internally. Bore shine is high. 

Starting Bid: $5.00

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Western Auto Supply/Revelation R310AB 12 GA Shotgun

Western Auto Supply/Revelation R310AB 12 GA Shotgun is in overall poor condition. The wood furniture has various nicks and scratches on either side. The barrel and receiver have scattered nicks, scratches and various spots of rust. The barrel has some small spots of rust internally. Bore shine is medium.

Starting Bid: $5.00

Charles Daly/KBI Field 12 Ga Shotgun

Charles Daly/KBI Field 12 Ga Shotgun is in overall fair condition. The synthetic furniture has various nicks and scratches on either side. The barrel and receiver have various nicks and scratches on either side. The barrel is clean internally. Bore shine is high.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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We hope that you have found something to bid on before we ring in 2020! Whether it’s the Mossberg or the Western, we are sure that you will love  Please let us know if you have any questions about this gun sale. Big or small, we want to make sure that you are prepared to bid, so contact us here. Happy bidding and Happy New Year!

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The Best Gun Accessories for Hunting Season

Gun Accessories for Hunting Season

The Best Gun Accessories for Hunting Season

With the weather cooling down and hunting season upon us, it’s time to start thinking about getting your guns cleaned and sighted and dusting off your hunting clothes. Don’t forget to think about upgrading some of your gear so that you can have the most successful season possible this year. So, as your preparing to head out for your first hunt of the season, what are some of the best gun accessories that you want to consider adding to your pack? Many of your more specific supplies will depend on what you are hunting for this season, as well as where you are going to be hunting, so here a few general hunting accessories that you won’t want to go without this year.

Ammunition Case

A good ammunition case is one of the first things that you’ll want for your hunting expedition. A good case will keep your ammo dry, safe, and in one easily accessible area for whenever you need it. It’s a good idea to upgrade your ammunition from the box it came in, into a heavier duty box that is ready for any weather, landscape, or terrain depending on where your prey takes you. There are many great ammunition cases out there, on places like amazon.com or cabelas.com for reasonable prices – go find yourself one today!

Gun or Rifle Sling

Purchasing a reliable gun sling is important when it comes to preparing your gear for the upcoming season. A quality sling will last you years and allow you to hunt smart, safe, and quietly. There are hundreds of gun sling options including padded slings, leather slings, slings with ammo loops, and more! Carrying your gun safely is easier with a sling, not to mention a necessity to climb with your firearm if you are hunting from a tree!

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Gun Case

A quality gun case is one of the best gun accessories to have and is crucial for any hunter. A case protects your gun, allows for safe transit, as well as keeps it dry and in good condition. You can invest in a soft cover slip gun case which might cost a little less up front but will not provide you with the protection, or weatherproof capability that a hard case will. A quality firearm hard case might be more of an investment up front, but generally will provide a better environment for your firearm as well as possibly some extra storage space for you to carry some other things you might need.

Shooting sticks

Some people downplay the necessity of having shooting sticks along with them for hunting season. But if you’re hunting with a rifle or larger firearm, you’ll want shooting sticks to make sure that you can keep your gun as steady as possible to make the best shot that you can make. Shooting sticks allows hunters to expand their locations, not being confined to only locations where a blind, stand, or place where a “built in” gun rest exists. With shooting sticks you can go anywhere and hunt anywhere. This is important for any hunters who participate in hunting by stalking their prey! You have the freedom to move and set up wherever you need to in order to get the best shot.

Scope

Although having a scope is not always necessary, it’s highly recommended when it comes to hunting with a rifle and other select firearms. A scope can assist a hunter to make the best shot they can make – as well as increasing your range of shot! Invest in a good scope that will last you years of hunting seasons, you will not regret adding that quality glass to your collection. Purchasing a high quality scope may seem expensive up front, but it may be the difference in filling your tag or coming back empty handed. 

Other Useful Hunting Accessories You Won't Want To Be Without

There are a bunch of other various items that you will not want to leave the house without when it comes to hunting season this year. Be sure to pack your license and gear, along with the following items…

Rangefinder

A rangefinder is helpful for any hunter in discovering distance and executing the best shot possible - especially when you are in a new location that you might not know as well. When you first settle into your hunting spot be sure to range find a few distinct land marks and various distances as you may not have the time to do so in the moment

LED Flashlight

Consider packing an LED flashlight into your pack as well as a black light, and maybe in a hat light too! When dusk closes in on a hunter, it can be challenging to find your way back to camp, not to mention impossible to follow any sort of blood trail. Packing in at least a good flashlight will be useful for any hunter.

Extra Batteries

Spending time out in the wilderness is a sure way to drain your batteries quickly – make sure to pack some extra batteries for your flashlight, rangefinder, and any other battery-operated items, but also consider taking a portable charging port or battery pack. You can find portable battery packs almost anywhere, all you have to do is charge it up before you leave, and when your phone or other items are getting low, plug in!

Handheld GPS

Purchasing a handheld GPS is a great accessory to add to your hunting bag. You never know where your cell phone might drop service leaving you in an unfamiliar location. Garmin has tons of handheld GPS options that will fit anyone's budget.

Hearing Protection

Hearing protection might not be at the top of most hunters priority list, but we are here to tell you that it is an important piece of gear that people should have in their bags. Guns are loud and can damage your ears if not protected – so throw in a pair of ear plugs, just for good measure.

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Sporting Goods and Police Seized Firearms Auction

winchester model golden spike commemorative

Sporting Goods and Police Seized Firearms Auction

Just in time for Christmas!

Looking for the perfect Christmas present for your parents, spouse, or even a gift for yourself? Check out our upcoming firearms auction on Tuesday, December 17th! This auction will feature a wide variety of guns and firearms and will have no minimums or reserves. Any of these guns would make perfect gifts for anyone in your life. Check out a few of the lots below, or to go straight to the auction site to start bidding!

Winchester Model 94 30-30 "Golden Spike Commemorative"

Winchester Model 94 30-30 “Golden Spike Commemorative” Lever Action Rifle. In fair condition overall, gun has surface rust scattered throughout exterior of barrel, as well as some light pitting on receiver. Wood furniture has a few light nicks but no major cosmetic damage. Rifle is clean both internally & externally with a medium to high shine.

Starting Bid: $5.00

winchester model gold spike commemorative

Sccy Industries CPX-1 9mm Pistol

Sccy Industries CPX-1 9mm Pistol is in overall excellent/like new condition. This pistol features a 3″ barrel and an overall length of 6″. The frame is free from any major nicks and scratches. The slide shows no signs of wear or use. The barrel is clean both internally and externally. Bore shine is very high. The pistol comes with (2) magazines and factory box.

Starting Bid: $5.00

Weatherby Vanguard .308 WIN Bolt Action Rifle

Weatherby Vanguard .308 WIN Bolt Action Rifle, in fair to good overall condition, gun features a checkered synthetic stock, blued barrel and a manual safety. Cosmetically this rifle has some scattered surface rust and light scratches on barrel / receiver area as well as a few scattered scratches and nicks on stock. Gun is clean both internally & externally with a mid to high bore shine.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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Glock 22 .40 Pistol

Glock 22 .40 Pistol is in overall very condition. This pistol features a 4.25″ barrel and an overall length of 7.25″. The polymer frame has a couple small scratche. The slide also a couple scratches present. The barrel is clean internally. Bore shine is high. The pistol comes with (1) mag.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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Remington Model 700 25-06 Bolt Action Rifle W/ Leupold Scope

Remington Model 700 25-06 Bolt Action Rifle W/ Leupold Scope, in good overall condition, featuring a checkered wood stock, Leupold VX-II 3-9X40 rifle scope, manual safety, and jeweled bolt. Rifle has a few minor dings on wood but is free of any major wear or other cosmetic damage. Rifle is clean both internally & externally with a high internal bore shine.

Starting Bid: $5.00

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Mossberg International/CBC 817 Bolt Action .17 HMR Rifle

Mossberg International/CBC 817 Bolt Action .17 HMR Rifle . Overall in good to very good condition. Stock is clean and in great shape, receiver and bolt are clean and in good condition, and barrel is also clean and in good condition with only a few very small handling marks. High bore shine, clean internally and externally. Sells with the factory box.

Starting Bid: $5.00

mossberg

Marlin 336 Lever Action .35 Rem Rifle W/ Scope

Marlin 336 Lever Action .35 Rem Rifle W/ Tasco Scope . Overall in fair used condition. Stock and forearm have some scratches, nicks, and light scuffs. Receiver has light surface rust in a few smaller spots with small/light scratches, lever has light surface rust, scope has some scratches, and barrel/tube has a few small spots of light surface rust/scratches present. Mid to high bore shine.

Starting Bid: $5.00

marlin

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