Sellers:
- Sellers may only list air rifles, air pistols, BB guns, pellet guns or pop guns that are .25 caliber or less, and ammunition or projectiles used with such devices
- All sellers who list air guns for sale on eBay must comply with all federal, state, local, and other applicable laws. If applicable, these sellers must carry the required license to sell and ship air guns
- Sellers must list these items in the Air Rifles, Air Pistols, or BBs & Pellets categories (found in Sporting Goods > Outdoor Sports > Air Guns & Slingshots)
- Sellers must offer US domestic shipping only
- Sellers must be above standard or higher seller status, and must include the following information within each item description:
Buyers:
In order to purchase air guns on eBay, buyers must, when and by bidding on or purchasing these items, warrant and represent they are aware of and are in compliance with their own jurisdiction's applicable laws regarding the purchase, possession, distribution, shipment, transport, and use of air guns
State and local laws:
Many jurisdictions in the US have different laws for the sale, purchase, possession, distribution, shipment, transport, and use of air guns. Members should fully research and understand all applicable laws before listing or buying air guns
Requirements for air gun-related transactions on eBay:
Sellers must meet all the following terms and conditions when buying or selling air guns on eBay. These terms and conditions may change over time. It is the seller's responsibility to visit these pages to see if and how they may have changed, so that you can remain compliant
1. Limitation of liability:
Both buyer and seller expressly acknowledge and agree that eBay is not liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages or lost profits (however arising, including negligence) resulting from or in connection with the sale of air guns and related accessories on the eBay marketplace.
2. Representations and warranties:
Each seller represents and warrants that:
- The seller of the air guns has the right, power, and authority to sell the air guns
- The seller of the air guns owns all necessary and required licenses and permissions to lawfully carry out air gun-related transactions on our site, and ship the item to its purchaser
- The seller is familiar with and understands all applicable laws concerning the sale, possession, purchase, distribution, shipment, transport, and use of its products in each applicable jurisdiction
- The seller will comply with all relevant laws concerning the sale, purchase, distribution, shipment, transport, and use of its products in any and all transactions, and take all necessary actions to comply fully with all such obligations and monitor such compliance
- All sales transactions will be conducted by and under the control of the seller. This includes decisions concerning the selection of air guns to advertise or offer for sale, the pricing of those air guns, and the ultimate acceptance and fulfillment of the sales transaction. The seller is responsible for all decisions concerning the acceptance or rejection of all bids/orders
- The seller will only sell and ship air guns to buyers in jurisdictions where permitted by applicable laws and only under such conditions as permitted by such laws
- Where state and/or local laws place age restrictions on those who may purchase or possess air guns, the seller will require from each buyer affirmation of his/her age and will also require each recipient to show proof of his/her age upon delivery of product(s) to recipient, and will use their best efforts to ensure that such proof of age is satisfied prior to authorizing the release of the product(s) to recipient
- The seller will perform any and all other tasks, or make any and all disclosures, required to ensure the legality and full compliance with laws of its transaction on the eBay site
Each buyer represents and warrants that:
- The buyer is familiar with all relevant laws concerning the sale, purchase, possession, distribution, shipment, transport, and use of air guns in his or her jurisdiction
- The buyer will comply with all applicable laws concerning the sale, purchase, possession, distribution, shipment, transport, and use of air guns in any and all transactions and take all necessary action to fulfill such obligation and ensure such compliance
- Where applicable laws place age restrictions on those who can purchase or possess air guns, the buyer will provide affirmation of his/her age and show proof of his/her age upon delivery of product(s)
3. Indemnification:
The seller is solely responsible for compliance with all laws associated with the sale of air guns and will indemnify eBay against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees (collectively, "Claims") which eBay may incur as a result of any actions arising from or relating to:
- Any alleged breach of any seller's representations or warranties
- Any sale, offering for sale, marketing conducted by, or shipment of a product by the seller or any related transaction
- Any alleged defect in the seller's product(s) or claims arising out of the use of the seller's product by any third party
- the seller's alleged violation of any laws or
- Any investigation or proceeding relating to any of the foregoing, regardless of whether eBay is a subject thereof or party thereto
It is solely the seller's responsibility to determine whether it may complete any particular transaction based on the seller's ability to assure that the transaction is in compliance with all laws associated with the sale, purchase, possession, distribution, shipment, transport, and use of air guns.
4. Distribution, shipping and transport:
Certain laws may govern and limit a seller's ability to sell, distribute, ship, and transport air guns. The seller is solely responsible for consulting with legal and/or other experts to determine which laws may impact their activities and to fully comply with those laws.
