Community Rules & Guidelines

Simple rules to keep Campfire a respectful, legal, and valuable community for firearms enthusiasts nationwide.

TL;DR - The Basics

1.Treat All Members with Respect

2.No Illegal Activity or Solicitation

3.Follow All Applicable Firearms Laws

4.No Spam or Self-Promotion

5.Keep Discussions On-Topic

1. Treat All Members with Respect

We're all here to learn and share knowledge about firearms. Disagree with ideas, not people. Personal attacks, harassment, and toxic behavior have no place in our community.

Examples

"I respectfully disagree because..."

"That's an interesting perspective. Have you considered..."

✗ Name-calling, insults, or personal attacks

✗ Trolling or intentionally inflammatory comments

2. No Illegal Activity or Solicitation

Do not post content that promotes, facilitates, or solicits illegal activity. This includes straw purchases, illegal modifications, prohibited transfers, or any violation of federal or state law.

Examples

✗ Arranging prohibited person transfers

✗ Discussing illegal modifications

✗ Straw purchase arrangements

✗ Selling without proper licensing

3. Follow All Applicable Firearms Laws

All discussions and transactions must comply with federal firearms regulations and your state's laws. When in doubt, consult with a licensed attorney or FFL dealer.

Examples

Discussing legal carry laws

Sharing information about FFL transfers

Asking questions about legal compliance

✗ Encouraging illegal modifications or possession

4. No Spam or Self-Promotion

This is a community resource, not a free advertising platform. Excessive self-promotion, repetitive posts, and commercial spam will be removed. Verified businesses may participate authentically.

Examples

Sharing relevant products in context

Answering questions about your business when asked

✗ Posting the same link repeatedly

✗ Creating accounts solely to advertise

5. Keep Discussions On-Topic

Stay focused on firearms, shooting sports, outdoor activities, and related topics. Off-topic posts dilute the community value and will be moved or removed.

Examples

Firearms, ammunition, gear reviews

Shooting techniques and training

Hunting and outdoor recreation

✗ Completely unrelated political rants

Enforcement & Moderation

Community-First Moderation: We rely on community reporting and moderator review. If you see a rule violation, use the report button.

Progressive Discipline: First offense typically gets a warning. Repeated violations may result in temporary or permanent bans.

Zero Tolerance: Illegal activity, threats, and serious harassment result in immediate permanent bans and may be reported to law enforcement.

Appeals: If you believe a moderation action was made in error, contact us through the support system.

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