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Can I purchase Firearms online?
Customers have the option to purchase firearms online via Academy.com and have the firearm delivered to their local store or purchase firearms in-store. Academy offers a selection of specialty firearms that can only be shipped to a store. Academy has partnered with multiple vendors to fulfill these orders allowing for a larger assortment available to our customers. The customer who purchases the firearm online must be the same person who picks up the firearm from the store.
Can I purchase Firearms & Ammo via the mobile app?
Users cannot complete a transaction via the mobile app in order to comply with all regulations across the Apple & Google platforms. Apple users are able to browse firearms via the mobile app but can then be transferred online to complete the transaction. We are no longer able to show users firearms and ammo in order to comply with Google’s Dangerous Product Policies.
Can I use a promotion for my firearms purchase?
In most instances, the promotions and discounts that are offered by Academy Sports + Outdoors, firearms are excluded. Please review the offer terms and conditions in order to see if a firearm purchase is included in the promotion.
What is needed to pick up or purchase firearms in-store?
- A valid government-issued photo ID: This typically means a driver's license, state-issued ID card, or passport. The ID must be current and include your name, address, and date of birth.
- The paperwork from your purchase: This includes the Form 4473 (Firearms Transaction Record) that you will receive and complete in store.
- Your background check approval: In most cases, you'll need to pass a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) background check before you can take possession of the firearm. Academy will typically initiate this check when you purchase the firearm.
- Additional requirements: There may be additional state-specific requirements, such as a waiting period or a firearms safety training certificate.
- Online Orders:
- The original online purchaser is the only person who can complete the firearm paperwork and pick up the firearm from the store.
- The customer must be a resident of the state where the store is located and the firearm will be picked up. This applies to all firearm types.
Important Notes:
- Firearm laws vary by state: It's essential to familiarize yourself with the specific firearm laws in your state, as requirements can differ significantly.
Can I cancel a special order firearm order?
You can cancel a special order firearm purchase while it is preparing to be shipped. Once the firearm is packed and ready to ship to the store, it may no longer be canceled. You can cancel the purchase in store or via the customer service team when it reaches the Ready for Pick Up status.
If the firearm I purchased is defective or I purchased the wrong gun, can I exchange or return it? What is the return policy regarding Firearms?
Please reference the Return Policy for more information.
Is Academy able to provide the serial number of a firearm that I have purchased from Academy?
Yes. Something to note is that the person making this request must be the original purchaser and we are unable to provide a firearm serial number over the phone.
- The original purchaser may go to the Academy Sports + Outdoors where they originally purchased the firearm and must present a government-issued ID before the firearm serial number can be released.
- The original purchaser must provide the exact date when the firearm was purchased for the store to locate the transaction and release the serial number.
