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Home » Reddit Changes Content Policy to Ban User-to-User Sales of Gun Parts, Optics, and Enhancements, Effective October 9

Reddit Changes Content Policy to Ban User-to-User Sales of Gun Parts, Optics, and Enhancements, Effective October 9

Adam Green By Adam Green October 8, 2025 4 Min Read
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Reddit Changes Content Policy to Ban User-to-User Sales of Gun Parts, Optics, and Enhancements, Effective October 9

In a major policy shift affecting large segments of the firearm enthusiast community, Reddit has announced an update to Rule 7 of its sitewide content policy that will ban all user-to-user transactions involving firearm parts or enhancements, effective October 9, 2025.

This expanded policy explicitly prohibits the exchange of not only firearms and ammunition, but now includes parts such as triggers, scopes, bolts, magazines, suppressors, and even optics—items previously considered outside the scope of Reddit’s moderation efforts. Additionally, 3D printing files and “specific instructions” for manufacturing firearm parts will also be banned.

Popular subreddit communities like r/GunAccessoriesForSale (GAFS) and r/PrsAccessoriesForSale, which served as major online marketplaces for legally trading firearm accessories and components, have already been locked down or shut down in response to the incoming policy enforcement. Moderators from GAFS confirmed the subreddit will transition off Reddit and re-establish its community on a dedicated website, though the migration is expected to take time. Users are being directed to the sister subreddit r/GAFSNews and a Discord server to maintain communication in the interim.

According to Reddit’s communication to subreddit moderators, discussions, product reviews, and links to licensed vendors will still be permitted, along with user-to-user transactions for non-enhancing gear such as holsters and safes. However, any part that could be classified as interfacing with the function or capability of a firearm—down to optics—is now prohibited from person-to-person trading on the platform.

The announcement triggered swift and widespread backlash across gun-related Reddit communities. Posts in r/Firearms, r/GunDeals, and other forums show a strong sense of frustration, with users describing the move as a targeted effort to eliminate firearm culture from the platform.

GAFS, with over 250,000 members and thousands of successful trades, was widely seen as one of the safest and most reputable spaces online for buying and selling firearm accessories between private parties. Several users noted that they had built long-standing reputations based on trade feedback—systems of trust now lost in Reddit’s decision.

While some users are migrating to alternatives like TacSwap, AR15.com, and InfiniteArmory.com, many lament the loss of a centralized and community-moderated marketplace. Several also expressed concern that Reddit’s broad wording may be used in the future to further suppress even legally compliant speech or content related to firearms.

A Shift in Internet Gun Culture

Reddit’s policy change marks yet another step in the broader trend of tech platforms distancing themselves from firearm-related commerce. With Discord, Facebook, Instagram, and others already implementing similar restrictions, the number of venues for private-party firearm gear exchange continues to shrink. Many users see this not as a safety measure, but as a deliberate suppression of lawful Second Amendment-related activity.

Still, communities like GAFS are finding new ways to regroup and rebuild. Their planned transition to a standalone site, supported by their moderators and community, reflects the resilience that has long defined online gun culture in the face of increasing censorship.

Platforms may change, but the demand for legally compliant, community-driven trading and discussion remains strong.

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