Sell Guns North Carolina
Published: June 25, 2024 | Updated: February 14, 2026
Sell Your Gun in North Carolina - Fast, Legal & Hassle-Free
We purchase firearms statewide from Raleigh to Charlotte — through a fully licensed, online process designed to make selling your firearm clear, documented, and compliant with North Carolina law.
Trusted by 40,000+ sellers · 860+ Google reviews · Over $4.5M paid out to users
We have purchased 340 firearms from sellers across North Carolina through our streamlined, fully licensed online process.
North Carolina allows private firearm sales, but handgun transfers in particular have historically involved permits, residency rules, and local variations that can be confusing for sellers. Rather than coordinating private meetups or worrying about whether the buyer meets all legal requirements, we provide a documented offer and complete the transfer through a licensed process that removes your liability and creates a clean break from the firearm.
Recent examples of firearms we purchased from North Carolina sellers
Reviews from North Carolina Sellers
They inspected the weapons the day they received them and the money was in my bank account the next business day.
They proved to me they are the number one on-line gun dealer on the web.
I will be dealing with them again.
Major North Carolina metros we serve
If you can ship a package from North Carolina, you can sell directly to us.
We specialize in assessing and buying high-value collections and estates from North Carolina residents, including WWII Collectibles, Machine Guns and Pre-Ban Firearms.
Compare your options
Ways to sell a gun in North Carolina
Most sellers in North Carolina compare local shops, pawn shops, auctions and private sales. The tradeoffs usually come down to price, time and legal responsibility. Below is a quick breakdown, plus a side-by-side comparison.
Local gun shops
- • Fast in-person option
- • Offers depend on current inventory
- • You may need to visit many shops
Pawn shops
- • Very fast
- • Lowest typical offers
- • Limited firearm expertise
Auctions / consignment
- • Weeks to months to complete sale
- • Commissions reduce final payout
- • No guaranteed sale price
Private sale
- • Must meet buyers in person
- • Highest legal compliance risk
- • Time spent listing and negotiating
WeBuyGuns.com
Licensed online buyer
- • No listings or stranger meetups
- • Free shipping & clear instructions
- • Licensed, compliant process
- • Fast payment
Our process for firearm sellers in North Carolina
Our process is designed to help North Carolina sellers complete a legally compliant, documented sale with clear steps fast offer turnaround and fast payment.
- Tell us what you have
- Use our offer submission form. Share the make, model and condition, along with photos of the firearm, optics, accessories and any markings that affect value.
- Get a fast and free offer
- We review the details and provide a written offer based on the firearm, configuration and current demand, usually within 24 hours.
- Ship with clear instructions
- If you accept our offer, we provide a prepaid shipping label and clear, step-by-step instructions so your firearm is packaged and shipped correctly.
- Get paid quickly
- Once received and inspected, we issue payment using the method selected during checkout and finalize the documented transfer.
Have questions about the process, how to get started, or your specific firearms?
Call us at (317) 804-8713
Our track record
We are trusted by firearm sellers nationwide
Sell with confidence — no hassle and no hidden fees. Our streamlined process has facilitated thousands of firearms transactions nationwide, paying out over $4.5 million to users on our platform.
- Sellers on the platform
- 40,000+
- Paid out to sellers
- $4.5 Million
- We purchase firearms and ensure compliance in every state, including North Carolina
- Fast nationwide service
- All transactions are handled by firearms professionals to ensure legal compliance
- Licensed FFL with a class 3 SOT
What our most recent customers have to say
Super fast payment
Always fair with no shenanigans
Done three, likely will again.. Did again, made it four. Still good.
As usual well done, although I believe the offer cou;d have been a little bit higher....
Fourth sale, would do again. Smooth operation, excellent follow-up from Chris...
Excellent program, well run....
Frequently asked questions
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- Is selling my firearm to WeBuyGuns.com legal in North Carolina?
- Yes. We are a federally licensed firearms dealer located in the state of Indiana. You, the seller, are covered under our license just as you would be if you walked into our store. There are no laws preventing you from selling your firearm to us.
- Can I sell a firearm I do not have the original box or paperwork?
- Yes. In most cases we only need clear photos and accurate details so we can make a documented offer. If anything else is needed, we will tell you during the review.
- How long are offers good for?
- Offers are valid for 14 days.
- Does WeBuyGuns.com purchase multiple firearms, collections or estates?
- Absolutely! Once firearm information has been submitted, you will have the ability to submit additional firearms for review and offers. These firearms will be viewable from your user panel, which you access from your initial offer email. If you have a large number of firearms or an estate, it is best to contact us directly (to save you time).
- How do I get paid?
- We will either send you a check, or we will issue the funds via a secure ACH direct deposit. During the offer approval process, you will tell us which method of payment you prefer.
- What if I inherited firearms and don’t know much about them?
- Inherited firearms are common. You can start by sending photos or a simple list of items and we’ll help identify what you have, explain what affects value and guide you through the next steps before anything is shipped.
- Do I need a permit to sell a handgun in North Carolina?
- North Carolina no longer requires a purchase permit for handgun transfers, but sellers are still responsible for ensuring the buyer is legally eligible to possess a firearm. Using a licensed buyer removes the guesswork and documents the transfer properly.
- Are background checks required for private gun sales in North Carolina?
- Private sellers cannot run their own background checks. While some private transfers are legal, it is illegal to knowingly sell to a prohibited person. Selling to a federally licensed buyer ensures the transfer is handled under dealer-level compliance.
- I inherited firearms in North Carolina. Do I need to register them before selling?
- North Carolina does not have a firearm registry, and inherited firearms generally do not need to be registered before sale. If you are unsure what you have or how to proceed, you can submit photos or a list and we will help guide you through the process.