Frequently Asked Questions

You'll need to create an account, then click "Place Your Ad" to get started.

Click on the item you're interested in. You'll find the full details on the ad and can contact the vendor directly.

All of your current listings are available on your profile page, where you can edit or update them at any time.

You can advertise on our site for as little as $10. See our pricing page for the full breakdown.

The vendor's details are available on the listing. If you have an account, you can email them directly through the site. Vendors can also choose to publish a mobile number.

Every ad goes through an approval process. Most likely we have received it and it's currently being reviewed.

When placing an ad, you can choose up to two categories. You must select at least one — pick the category that best describes your item.

Feel free to email us and we'll add it.

It will be stamped on the firearm itself. If you're unsure, refer to your registration certificate.

You can list an item for as little as $10, but only if you're asking up to $250 for it — for example, an old Lithgow 1B fits nicely in this tier. For a higher-value firearm like a .470 Nitro, choose the $25 ad so you can post up to 8 photos and avoid being flooded with requests for more pictures. For anything in between — not a $20k+ collectible and not a $50 1B — the $15 listing is usually your best bet.

This comes up a lot. Say you have an old .303 SMLE that's been sporterised and is non-original (your old man's goat gun, for example). That's best placed in the "Centerfire from .270" category. If it's an original or fully restored .303 SMLE, it belongs in the Military category, with "Centerfire from .270" as the second category.

Yes — photos are mandatory.

$10 ad — 3 images. $15 ad — 3 images. $25 ad — 8 images.

Photos are required. If you can't take your own, a quick online search for a generic photo of your firearm will usually do the job. thegunsite.com.au works well on mobile, so you can complete the entire listing from your phone.

Run a quick search on the site and see what other sellers are asking for a similar item.

This depends largely on what you're selling — comparable listings on the site are a good starting reference.

All dealings between buyers and vendors are handled directly — thegunsite.com.au is an advertising platform only. That said, many buyers and vendors use EFT when transacting interstate, or pay over the phone by card when purchasing from a dealer or gun shop.

All dealings between buyers and vendors are handled directly — thegunsite.com.au is an advertising platform only. Most sellers use EFT for interstate transactions, and there are plenty of other options available these days.

In Australia, if you're buying a firearm from someone in the same state, you don't need a dealer — you'll need to submit a Permit to Acquire (PTA) to your local police department. If you're buying interstate, the person or dealer you're buying from will need to ship the firearm to the dealer that you nominate.

Any disputes are strictly between the buyer and the vendor — thegunsite.com.au is an advertising platform only.

In this case, you'll need to work closely with a licensed dealer. Most clubs have a dealer who can assist.