General information

Both private individuals and licensed traders (dealers) can register on the platform. The core principles are transparency, safety and strict compliance with Lithuanian law. All transactions must comply with the applicable legislation, and sellers are responsible for their item matching the permit they hold.

NordGun operates as a listing platform — we do not act as an intermediary in the money transaction between private individuals, but we provide tools (chats, offers, reviews, dispute resolution) that help both sides reach an agreement safely.

Core principles

• Firearms, ammunition and regulated accessories may only be acquired by persons holding a valid permit.
• The transaction must be registered with the Police Department within the period set by law (usually 5 business days).
• The seller is responsible for ensuring the listed item matches the licence and category they hold.
• Minors (under 18) are prohibited from both buying and selling regulated items.

Documents needed during the transaction

• ID document — an identity card or passport.
• Firearm permit — the buyer’s, if the item is regulated.
• Firearm sale-and-purchase contract — usually signed in two copies.
• Bank transfer receipt — when the transaction is by transfer.

For private individuals

• Hunter’s licence — allows you to own hunting shotguns.
• Civilian firearms permit — for self-defence or sport purposes.
• Sport-shooting permit — for keeping sport firearms.
• Firearm transport permit — when it is carried outside the transaction location.

For companies

• Firearms trade licence — mandatory for all dealers.
• Safe storage certificate — certified premises.
• Ammunition trade permit — a separate category.
• Import / export permit — for foreign transactions.

Prohibited

• Listing items that require a permit if you do not hold one.
• Using someone else’s photos or descriptions.
• Impersonating another user, company or institution.
• Creating several accounts for one person (one account — one email).
• Posting insulting, discriminatory or threatening content.
• Advertising competing platforms in chats or listings.
• Using automated tools (bots) to submit listings or offers.

Required

• Describe the item honestly — precise condition, defects, origin.
• Respond to buyers’ messages within a reasonable time (ideally within 48 h).
• Complete transactions that were agreed — an accepted offer is binding.
• Update the listing status once the item is sold.
• Report noticed violations to the administration.

Signs for spotting scammers

• Pressure to move the chat off the platform (WhatsApp, Telegram).
• A request to pay with gift cards, cryptocurrency or Western Union.
• The listing has no photos or the photos are taken from online shops.
• A newly created account with no reviews and an expensive item.
• The seller refuses to meet in person and demands a deposit.
• A suspiciously cheap price — more than 30% below the market average.

• Your phone number is never shown publicly. A buyer only sees it after clicking “Show phone number” with confirmation.
• Your email address is visible only to the administration — buyers communicate through the internal chat.
• Location data (city) is shown only to the extent you specified in your profile yourself.
• Verification documents (personal code, permits) are stored encrypted and accessible only to the administration.
• You can request all data collected about you, or have it deleted, at any time.

You can find the detailed privacy policy text on the /privacy page. For questions about personal data write to privacy@nordgun.com.

• Exporting / importing a firearm requires a separate Police Department permit.
• Within the EU the European Firearms Pass (EFP) applies, which makes transport between countries easier for athletes and hunters.
• For all foreign transactions we recommend consulting a licensed dealer in advance.
• On the NordGun platform you may only list items that are or will be in Lithuania, with a clear delivery plan.