BUILT FOR FIREARMS SELLERS
Ship to FFL for BigCommerce
Price: $199 / Month — 30 Day Free Trial
Let shoppers choose a licensed FFL dealer right in your BigCommerce checkout. Firearms ship to the dealer, everything else ships home, and the sale closes in one transaction.
Install note: This is part of the Ebizio Checkout app. To get it, install the Ebizio Checkout App and then subscribe to the "Locations" module.
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WHAT MATTERS
What Your FFL Checkout Has to Get Right
Selling firearms online takes more than a dealer locator. To close sales without creating extra work, your checkout has to get these right:
Dealer Chosen at Checkout
The dealer is chosen in one transaction, so your team never chases it after the sale
Mixed Carts Check Out Cleanly
Firearms ship to the dealer and everything else ships home
Dealer Info on the Order
We can pass the dealer details your team needs, like license number and expiration date, into the order.
HOW IT WORKS
See Ship to FFL for BigCommerce in Action
1 · SEARCH
Shoppers Find a Dealer Fast
When an FFL item is in the cart, dealer search appears right at the Shipping step, so shoppers can:
- Search by zip code within the radius you set
- See nearby licensed dealers on an interactive map
- Spot your preferred dealers at the top of the list
2 · SHIP
One Cart, Two Destinations
You decide where each item goes, by product.
- Firearms ship to the dealer, everything else ships home
- Or send the whole order to the dealer
- Or choose which items can ship with the firearm
3 · FULFILL
Dealer Details on Every Order
The dealer your shopper picks is saved to the order in your BigCommerce admin.
- Fulfillment knows exactly where each firearm goes
- No follow-up calls or emails after the sale
- Every FFL item ships to an approved dealer
App Capabilities
Everything Else You Need
The details that keep FFL orders accurate and your checkout reliable.
Preferred Dealers First
Mark the dealers you work with as preferred, and they show at the top of shoppers' search results.
Your Dealer List, Your Way
Import the ATF list of FFL locations from inside the app, or upload your own list to control exactly which dealers appear.
Rules by Category, Product, or SKU
Choose exactly which items require an FFL dealer, down to the individual SKU.
Your Own Checkout Messaging
Adjust the checkout language so shoppers know why they're choosing a dealer and what happens next.
Works With Your Theme
Works with any BigCommerce theme and the One-Page Checkout, so your storefront stays as it is.
PCI Compliant
Built on BigCommerce's Open Source Checkout SDK, so you enhance your existing checkout instead of swapping it for a risky third-party system.
WHY IT'S SAFER
No Custom Code. No Checkout Swap.
Some FFL checkout apps replace your platform's checkout entirely, which is less reliable and less secure. Ship to FFL runs on BigCommerce's own Open Source Checkout SDK, extending your native, PCI-compliant checkout instead of replacing it.
You're In Control
Set It Up in Six Steps
Manage everything from the Ebizio app in your BigCommerce admin:
- Group your FFL products: Choose which items must ship to a dealer, by category, product, or SKU.
- Decide what ships with them: Send other items in the same cart to the dealer, to the customer, or a mix.
- Load your dealers: Import the ATF list from the app, or upload your own dealer list.
- Mark your preferred dealers: Put the dealers you work with at the top of shoppers' results.
- Set up the map: Add your Google Maps API key, then set the search radius and starting location.
- Go live: Shoppers choose a dealer near them at checkout, and every FFL item ships to an approved dealer.
Real-World Scenarios
Trusted by Firearms Retailers
Leading firearms brands like Staccato and RifleSupply.com run their BigCommerce FFL checkout on Ebizio. See how they sell firearms online without the follow-up calls.
Staccato: One Transaction, No Follow-Up Calls
Staccato's staff had to contact customers after every order to confirm a dealer and pickup location. We built a custom FFL checkout with zip code dealer search and mixed carts. Conversions rose 9%, and the follow-up calls stopped.
RifleSupply.com: FFL Checkout Plus Excise Tax
RifleSupply.com needed accurate dealer search with its preferred dealers on top, plus excise tax by product and location. We built on the Ebizio Checkout app with a custom dealer database and Excise Tax Manager. Shoppers now choose a dealer at checkout, and taxes calculate automatically.
WBTGuns.com: Faster Dealer Search, Fewer Apps
Wilde Built Tactical needed shoppers to find an FFL dealer easily, and needed to cut back on third-party apps. We built their checkout on Ebizio with map-based dealer search, preferred dealers listed first, and in-store pickup for non-FFL items.
BUILD A COMPLETE CHECKOUT EXPERIENCE
Complete Your Firearms Ecommerce Checkout
Each module is subscribed separately and runs in the same Ebizio Checkout app.
Shipping Restrictions
Limit where products like ammunition can ship by state, region, or zip code. Subscription Price: $199/mo.
Excise Tax Manager
Charge excise tax on products based on the shipping address. Subscription Price: $199/mo.
Document Uploads
Collect licenses, permits, or tax forms at checkout. Subscription Price: $199/mo.
One Flat Monthly Price
Everything Included at $199 per Month
One flat monthly price, every feature included, no add-on tiers, no per-order fees. Start with a free trial and keep it only if it earns its place in your checkout.
- FFL dealer search by zip code and radius
- Interactive dealer map at checkout
- ATF dealer list import or your own dealer list
- Preferred dealers shown first
- Mixed carts: split shipments or ship the whole order to the dealer
- FFL rules by category, product, or SKU
- Dealer details your team needs, passed to the order
- Custom checkout messaging
- Compatible with all BigCommerce themes
- Maintains full PCI compliance
- 30 day free trial, no contract
White Glove Onboarding
Want help getting set up?
Merchants who choose our White Glove onboarding add-on see the most success. We will configure your checkout, set up which dealer details reach your orders, walk you through module setup, and make sure everything runs smoothly, direct from the team that built Ebizio.
SHIP TO FFL FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "ship to FFL" mean for my store?
Some items, like firearms, have to ship to a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL dealer) instead of the buyer's home. The buyer then picks the item up from that dealer. Ship to FFL lets shoppers choose that dealer during your BigCommerce checkout, so the order arrives with the right shipping address.
Is BigCommerce firearm friendly?
BigCommerce allows you to sell products that are legal to sell, including firearms, subject to your payment provider's rules. Ship to FFL adds the dealer selection step your checkout needs to sell them online.
How do shoppers choose a dealer?
When an FFL item is in the cart, a dealer search appears at the Shipping step. Shoppers enter a zip code, see nearby dealers within the radius you set on an interactive map, and pick one. See how FFL dealer lookup works for BigCommerce stores.
What happens if a cart has firearms and accessories?
You decide. Ship the FFL items to the dealer and everything else to the customer, ship the whole order to the dealer, or allow only certain items to ship with the firearm.
Do shoppers need an account to buy FFL items?
By default, only signed-in customers can buy FFL items. You can allow guest checkout in the app settings. If you split shipments between a dealer and the customer's address, shoppers need to sign in to check out.
What dealer details show on the order?
The dealer your shopper picks is where the firearm ships. We can also pass the dealer details your team needs into the order, such as license number, expiration date, or contact info.
Where does the dealer list come from?
Import the ATF list of FFL locations from inside the app, or upload your own list as a CSV. Uploading your own list lets you control exactly which dealers appear. The ATF file is dated, so re-import it periodically to keep it current.
Can I show my preferred dealers first?
Yes. Mark any dealer as preferred, and it appears higher in the search results shoppers see.
Can I choose which products require an FFL?
Yes. Set the rule by category, product, or SKU.
Can I restrict where ammunition ships by state?
Yes, with our Shipping Restrictions module, a separate subscription in the same Ebizio Checkout app. It limits where specific products can ship by state, region, or zip code.
Can I charge excise tax too?
Yes, with our Excise Tax Manager module, a separate subscription in the same app.
Do I need a developer to set it up?
No. You configure Ship to FFL in the Ebizio dashboard in your BigCommerce admin. If you'd rather not do it yourself, our White Glove onboarding handles setup for you.
Do I need anything besides the app?
A Google Maps API key, with billing turned on in your Google account, to show the map and run zip code searches. Our White Glove onboarding can set this up for you.
Will it work if I already use a custom checkout or another checkout app?
Talk to us first. Ebizio runs on BigCommerce's Open Source Checkout SDK, and stores with an existing custom checkout need a quick review before installing. Contact us.
Does it work with multi-storefront?
Multi-storefront setups need a conversation first. Contact us before you install and we'll confirm compatibility.
Does this make my store compliant?
Ship to FFL routes FFL items to a licensed dealer at checkout. It doesn't replace your own legal obligations, which vary by product and state. Confirm your requirements with your legal counsel.
Will it work with my theme?
Yes. Compatible with all BigCommerce themes running the Optimized One-Page Checkout.
Is the Ebizio Checkout App PCI compliant?
Yes. It runs within BigCommerce's native, PCI-compliant checkout.
How do I get this module?
Install the Ebizio Checkout App from the BigCommerce App Marketplace, then subscribe to the Locations module for $199/month. Your first 30 days are free.
Do you offer White Glove onboarding?
Yes. Our White Glove onboarding add-on covers checkout configuration and module setup, including your FFL products, dealer list, and map, handled by the team that built Ebizio. Get Onboarding Support
Can you build a custom FFL checkout for my store?
Yes. We've built custom FFL experiences for brands like Staccato and RifleSupply.com, including custom dealer databases and search. Contact us to talk through what you need.
Custom Checkout for BigCommerce
Need a Custom FFL Solution?
Some firearms stores need more than a standard setup. We've built custom FFL checkouts with proprietary dealer databases, account-based dealer history, and preferred-dealer search. For Staccato, that meant a 9% lift in conversions. Tell us what your store needs.