Store Policies

    Returns/Cancellations

    If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please contact us for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) request within 10 business days of the receipt of the product. If the item is returned unopened in the original box, we will exchange it, offer you store credit, or offer you a refund, less 25% restocking fee, based on your original method of payment. The product must be returned within 10 business days of the issuance of the RMA. All products must be packed in the original packaging, including any accessories, manuals, documentation and registration that shipped with the product. A 15% open box fee in addition to the 25% restocking fee (totaling 40%) will be assessed on any sealed product that is opened or removed from its original packaging.

    Please note that we do not permit the return of the following products:
       1. Special orders and products that are custom configured to your specifications.
       2. Products sold "as is" or "used" or that have been installed or used after receipt.
       3. Firearms, once transferred to buyer.
       4. Illumination devices, electronic sights, optics and night vision equipment.

    NOTE: We recommend that you use a carrier that offers shipment tracking for all returns, and either insure your package for safe return or declare the full value of the shipment so that you are protected if the shipment is lost or damaged in transit. If you chose not to use a carrier that offers tracking and insure or declare the full value of the product, you will be responsible for any loss or damage to the product during shipping.

    The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers limited tracking capabilities and that there is a 30-calendar-day waiting period before USPS will initiate a trace. The customer is responsible for shipping charges both ways on returns, as well as for shipping charges on shipments that are refused.

    Website Disclaimer

    Other items available for sale not listed on this website include discontinued parts or parts for firearms no longer produced. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding parts for firearms no longer produced (such as Vietnam era upper receiver units, obsolete fire control parts, etc.).

    All items on this website are subject to change without notice. This includes item availability, one-of-a-kind items, and pricing.

    Used Firearms

    The seller provides all descriptions for used items. All descriptions for used items are honest and based on actual items being offered for sale. Items being sold in this manner will be marked as such. All sales on used items are final. Photos will be provided when available. All machine guns are considered used unless otherwise noted.

    General Firearm Sales

    All firearms, magazines, receivers and restricted law enforcement items are sold and shipped in accordance with all existing federal, state and local laws and regulations. Many of the firearms, magazines and parts for sale on this website may be restricted or prohibited in your area. Please check your local and state regulations before ordering. You must be 18 or older to purchase a long gun and 21 or older to purchase a handgun per ATF rules, but state and local laws may differ and you will need to check your local laws before purchasing a firearm.

    All new firearms are shipped in the original manufacturer's box, with magazine(s), accessories and applicable warranty. Firearms requiring warranty work must be returned to the factory within 1 year of purchase for repair. Accessories and special order items not normally sold by our store will not be covered under warranty even if these products are part of an integrated firearms package, unless we have guaranteed the entire package in writing. Please contact the original manufacturer for warranty information on all accessories and special order items.

    Customer Service

    If you encounter any problems with your order or the checkout process, or if you have any questions about the status of your order, simply contact our customer service staff through our Contact Us page.

    Consumer Data Privacy

    We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it.

    The Credit Card Billing Information, Shipping Information, and Contact Information in our checkout process are required in order to process your order and deliver the product to you. We store some information for accounting reasons. Your information will not be shown to third parties not involved in the transaction, nor used to send you any unrequested information. The entire Checkout process is handled through a secure SSL-encrypted connection.

    The Credit Card Billing Information is sent directly to our payment provider who processes your credit card transaction. The credit card information is neither recorded nor stored by us, and it can only be accessed by our payment provider. Each transaction has a very high level of security. Your credit card details are sent directly to the payment provider over a secure SSL-encrypted connection. They are not processed on our servers at any stage of the transaction, nor are they stored on our server.

    Secure Transmission

    All information collected during the checkout process is transmitted via industry standard Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) featuring 128-bit encryption. A Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificate creates an encrypted link between a website and a visitor's Web browser. This link ensures that all data passed between the website and the browser remains private and secure.

    Order Fulfillment

    All orders are shipped promptly from our warehouse or in-store inventory within 3 - 10 business days using UPS, FedEx, or USPS. Tracking numbers are available for items shipped via UPS and FedEx.

    Online Price & Description Errors

    Our online inventory changes every day. Occasionally an item may appear on the site by mistake or the item's description may contain a typographical error. We do not guarantee that titles, descriptions, pictures or prices on our site are error-free. We reserve the right to refuse any order including but not limited to orders for items with errors in the description or price. In the event that we cancel an order we will not charge the customer's credit card or we will refund the money.

    If an item's description contains an error such as incorrect photo, price, accessory or description and a customer makes the order, we will not process the order without first contacting the customer. If the order is mistakenly shipped, we may advise the customer to return the item in an unopened condition and we will refund the customer. By placing an order, the customer agrees that $dealerName will be the final arbiter of discrepancies in the online catalog.

    Ammunition Purchases

    You must be 18 or older to purchase rifle or shotgun ammunition and 21 or older to purchase handgun ammunition. All ammunition will be shipped ground with adult signature required. Always make sure to use the correct ammunition for your specific firearms. Check your local laws for any other regulations. *All ammunition sales will comply with local and state laws and will not be shipped to any restricted areas.*

    Amended Return Policy

    As of October 1995
    We do not accept returns on Firearms or Special order items.
    All sales are final

    Out of State Residents/Military

    If you live outside of Georgia we must send hand guns to the state you currently live in. If you are an Alabama resident we can transfer the firearm to Pawn Headquarters in Phenix City, AL. Pawn Headquarters does charge a $10 dollar transfer fee. Please email us a copy of your Alabama driver license at socrange1510@gmail.com or socrange5253@gmail.com. For all other states it is up to you to find a FFL dealer to transfer the gun to. We also require a transfer form to be filled out. This form can be completed over the phone by calling the store at 706-568-9313, press one for sales. If the gun is purchased from us we do not require a transfer fee. Once the gun is ready to ship we will call the number provided to collect the shipping fee.

    For all military personnel, if you are stationed in Georgia you can pick up the purchased hand gun or long gun in store. Please bring a copy of your PCS orders bringing you to Georgia (Ft. Benning, Ft. Stewart, etc.), military ID, and current drivers license. If you live on post that is the only address we will need. If you live off post we need the physical address of your unit (where you work) on post and your off post home address. Please keep in mind your orders must say PCS (Permanent Change of Station) and are bringing you to Georgia. Your PCS orders give you Georgia residency.

    For out of state residents purchasing a long gun, certain states do allow residents to purchase longs guns out of their state of residence. This means you may be able to purchase a long gun in our store and take it home the same day, providing that a required background check is passed. For online out of state orders we are able to ship the firearm to a local FFL dealer of your choosing. For Active Military refer to above.

    Non resident buying a long gun in GA OK: ALABAMA, ALASKA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, DELAWARE, FLORIDA, HAWAII, IDAHO, IOWA, KANASA, KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA, MAINE, MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW MEXICO, NORTH CAROLINA, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, SOUTH DAKOTA, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UTAH, VERMONT, WASHINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, WYOMING

    Non resident buying a long gun in GA NOT OK: CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHICGAN, MINNESOTA, NEVADA, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, RHODE ISLAND, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON DC (These states can purchase longs guns from us but have to have them transferred to their state of residence)

    Range Fees & Policy

    Our range is open to the public. Eye and ear protection are required to enter. Each person entering must fill out our liability waiver. The range is for pistols and shotguns only. NO centerfire rifles are allowed on the range. All long gun bags/cases will be checked.

    You must present your driver's license before entering the range for name and age verification. If shooter is between 18-20 a special liability waver must be signed stating that if pistol ammo is bought you cannot leave the range with it. Shooters 18-20 can rent handguns. 17 and younger are allowed on the range but must be with a parent or legal garden. Their name(s) and age must be in the margin of the parent or legal guardian's liability waiver. The minor is the parent or legal guardian's full responsibility. Minors must be with a parent or legal guardian at all times inside and outside of the range.

    You must be a United States citizen to purchase ammo.

    The following are the fees charged to utilize our range:

    1st 30 min/1st person: $7.00
    Each additional 30 min: $4.00
    Each additional person (same lane, Max 2 people): $4.00
    Eye protection rental: $1.00
    Ear protection rental: $1.00
    Large targets: $1.00
    Small targets: $0.50
    Gun rental: $7.00/per gun + cost of ammo (our ammo must be used to rent the gun)

    Ammo prices vary depending on the caliber.

    If you are a member of a military/law enforcement/firefighter, you do receive a 5% discount. Your membership card or identification card must be shown.


    Hours/Specials
    Monday-Saturday: 9:00am-8:30pm, last check in at 8:00pm
    Sunday: 12:00pm-5:30pm, last check in at 5:00pm
    Monday Ladies Night: 6:00pm-8:00pm, Ladies time is free

    Firearm Transfers Inbound & Outbound

    We do provide gun transfer for inbound and outbound firearms.

    For Inbound firearms, we require a transfer form to be completed. This form can be completed in store or online at ShootersofColumbus.com. A transfer fee is required for all firearms. We reserve the right to charge an additional $10 to the transfer fee if the transfer form is not completed before the firearm arrives. The transfer fee can be paid when the form is completed or the firearm is retrieved. We will call the number provided for pickup when the firearm has been received and logged into our system. We understand that on most orders today, customers can track their orders. Please know that even though your transfer has been delivered, it will not be ready for pickup until you are called.

    For Outbound firearms, it is up to you to locate and contact an FFL dealer to receive them. We are not responsible for any fees they might charge. Our transfer form must be completed. Again, the transfer fee can be paid at the time of form completion or when the shipping fee is ready. We can not provide a shipping fee until the firearm(s) have been packaged and weighed. Once this is complete, we will call you with the amount. We can do all payment transactions over the phone. Be advised that the firearm(s) cannot be shipped till payment is completed and we have received the copy of the FFL from the FFL dealer you provided. All longs guns are shipped ground, and all handguns are shipped 2 days.

    Transfer fees for anything except NFA items are $35
    All NFA items: $100

    For out-of-state residents purchasing a long gun, certain states do allow residents to purchase long guns out of their state of residence. This means you may be able to purchase a long gun in our store and take it home the same day, providing that a required background check is passed. For online out-of-state orders, we can ship the firearm to a local FFL dealer of your choosing, for Active Military refer to above.

    Non resident buying a long gun in GA OK: ALABAMA, ALASKA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, DELAWARE, FLORIDA, HAWAII, IDAHO, IOWA, KANASA, KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA, MAINE, MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW MEXICO, NORTH CAROLINA, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, SOUTH DAKOTA, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UTAH, VERMONT, WASHINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, WYOMING

    Non resident buying a long gun in GA NOT OK: CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHICGAN, MINNESOTA, NEVADA, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, RHODE ISLAND, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON DC (These states can purchase longs guns from us but have to have them transferred to their state of residence)

    If you have any questions please call the store where any of our sales associates will be happy to help.

    Credit Card Policy

    If you picking up your product from the store, please have the credit card you used for your purchase with you. This will be checked, along with your ID.