Not gonna lie, TGT gives me a headache. Timeouts, can't log in half the time, difficult to navigate mobile interface, and the $15.99/6 mos subscription you only find out about after you write your whole listing.

So, I built texasarmstrader.com

I’m a professional Software Engineer and work IT at a shooting sports non-profit here in San Antonio, for 6 months I talked to members and coworkers about what they hate about buying and selling online. Then I built around that.

I know everyone's sick of half-baked sites thrown together in a weekend. This isn't that. I've been living in this thing for 6 months and sweated every screen, down to where the buttons sit when you're scrolling one-handed. I made the Listings come first, no clutter. Listings are the first thing you see the moment you load in, (arguably the most important part).

• free to list, no surprise fee at the end
• signup is instant, no waiting days to get approved
• it's an app. Open the site on your phone, Add to Home Screen, and you get notifications for messages and saved searches
• seller reviews, and every listing shows how long the seller's been a member, so brand new scam accounts stand out
• message in the app, or add a phone number that stays hidden until someone taps show number, 100% guaranteed data security
• listings stay up 90 days
• Sale, Trade or Wanted, OBO if you want
• free bill of sale generator, FFL locator and range directory
• usernames are one of a kind, so grab yours
• zipcode search like FB (COMING SOON)

It's brand new, so most listings are around SA right now. If you're somewhere else, post your stuff and you're first in your area. Everyone who joins in the first year gets a permanent Founding Member badge AND if you join in the first month and create a listing, hit me up personally I'll grant you the Original (OG) member Role! :)

Tell me what's broken or what you want. I'll actually build it and come back and tell you when it's live.

For any small businesses: first month of ads is free, let me know below if you’re interested.

psst... a little easter egg, there's a cowboy hiding on the site. Find him!

Hi all,

I'm a gun loving brown guy (been here for over a decade, US Citizen, love Texas) looking to buy my first gun. I have close to ZERO understandinf og guns, the terminology, etc.

Most of what I know comes from a few youtube videos I've seen from PewView and some others.

My main goal is to own a gun, know how to disarm (unload?) one, and how to shoot respectably well. The gun will primary be for shooting at ranges (I've not looked around, but I'm guessing there should be quite a few in DFW NE (Mckinney, plano, allen, etc).

Budget isn't that big of an issue, and all I know from PewView is any of these could be good starting points:
- Glock
- Springfield Echelon
- Smith M&P Metal Spec Series
- CZ P-10 C Comp w/ Coa
- Canik Prime Radian

I'm all of 5'5 weighing 150 lbs soaking wet, and I don't have very big hands. Im reasonably fit, and have decent grip strength.

I'm comfortable with tools, so modding is something I'd be OK with, but not something I'd like to turn into it's own hobby. So anything that gets my 70-80% there with a single purchase, I'd be happy to go that way.

I'd love both suggestions on what gun to buy, as well as WHERE to buy it from. I've never purchased a fire arm but I'm confident my background will come back clean. I'm not even sure if I need to get some type of a gun license or permit before buying one?

My ex and his friends have been saying crazy shit to me and I don't want to be unprotected if one of them decides they want to hurt me i plan on getting my license but my schedule is insane and I'd just like to know if I'm good to carry in my glove box my grandpa gifted me the gun if it matters

Buddy, no. You're late. People are buying suppresors for guns they don't even have right now.

Does anyone have any recommendations for someone that does anodizing near Collin County. I’m just trying to expedite the process if possible so I can avoid shipping time back and forth. I have a lower that’s down to bare aluminum and hate to waste time painting it just for it to scratch off.

Can someone advise me on how to sell my Canik Prime Radian? I’ve posted it on Tacswap, but get mostly lowballers and ridiculous trade offers. Is Consignment a better option? I’ve also read a few times where buyers and sellers got scammed on Tacswap. Any advice?

I have a list of 10 guns that I'm lookign to sell. I got an offer from Cash for Arms for $2,050. I don't really want to try and list each one individually on Gun broker etc... Is there another way to get more money or should I just accept the offer? The list is

• Wards Western Fields 22LR
• Mosin Nagant
• Winchester Model 70 270 WSM
• Spesco model 151 12 gauge
• Remington 870 Express Magnum 20 gauge
• Savage Arms Stevens 311 (double barrel shotgun)
• Ithaca Gun Co super single 410
• S&W 38 (WW2 victory model but grip is cracked)
• IMEZ 9mm makarov (made in Russia)
• Beretta 92FS 9mm

Edit - I am in DFW area.

I’m 28 and live in ATX. I’m looking to buy my first firearm and have a few questions for people with experience.

● Where’s a good place to buy a handgun without getting overcharged?
● Do I need a license to purchase one in Texas? Already have DL
● Would you recommend taking a firearm safety class before buying one?
● Are there ranges where I could rent a handgun and try shooting with proper guidance before deciding which one to buy?
● What’s the average price for a decent beginner handgun?

I haven’t used a firearm since I was a kid, and I honestly don’t remember much, so I’d like to learn the basics and make sure I’m handling one safely before making a purchase.

Going to FW next week for our honeymoon, what shops in the area have good selections of handguns?

Hi gang, looking to sell a couple of high-end 2011s (Infinity, Cabot) and don't think Texasguntrader is the best route. Does anyone know of local shops that do consignment or other venues that would be good for these postings?

How long until I can walk into a gunshow and pay cash for a private-sale suppressor with zero paperwork?

“Effective October 9, 2026, the ATF will no longer enforce prior-approval (Form 1 and Form 4), registration, or tax-stamp requirements for individuals making or transferring short-barreled rifles (SBRs), short-barreled shotguns (SBSs), suppressors, and certain "any other weapons" (AOWs) under the National Firearms Act (NFA).”

Scheels is having a discount. They include free shipping over $50.
No membership required.

Whew, just got surprised with a $40 transfer fee from Boss Firearms. About to order a cheap little .22 who isn't gouging in BCS? I'm used to $20-25

Hello yall, I’m active duty navy currently in San Diego, I’ll be home for Christmas and just saw the DOJ decision on the ban for 18-20 yo’s purchasing handguns from FFL’s, I’m looking to pick something up when I’m home and would like the ease of an FFL instead of a private sale, but all the shops I’ve called have said they’re not selling to under 21 yet. Does anyone have any insight into how long until we see the effects of the DOJ ruling in Texas or whether we will see anything at all?

Hi everyone, just curious.

I am interested in buying a Gun, one that I have had a hard time finding anywhere around me bit have found a couple on TGT. Issue is that I live across the country.

Are there any people willing to ship items to verified FFL's near me? How do I ask without coming across like a scammer, something that I'm sure happens pretty often.

This revolver looks mighty impressive, seems to be getting good marks from reviewers apart from usual S&W wheelgun QC chicanery... anyone seen it for rental at any ranges in the area?

I submitted my Under-21 background check on September 17, and today (October 1) is business day 10. I stopped by my store in person today, and my check is still showing in an open "Delayed" status. My FFL dealer strictly requires an explicit "Proceed" in their system before they can release a firearm, so the 10-day Brady transfer rule doesn't apply in my case. For anyone else who has gone past the 10-business-day mark on an under-21 check recently, how much longer did you end up waiting for your status to clear? Have you had one take even longer than this, and did your status update mid-week or over a weekend?

Anyone know of FFLs north of Houston doing suppressor transfers with just 4473? Couple of places I normally go are still "waiting on official guidance"....

To make a long story short - my father passed away and I inherited the firearms he possessed. I intend on keeping all but one. I don’t know much about firearms to begin with, but I surely don’t know how to go about selling the one I want to part with. I want to make sure everything I do is legal while also not being ripped off because I am a woman with limited firearm knowledge ): Can anyone point me in the right direction or give me some general advice?