Northwest Firearms

Northwest Firearms operates as the #1 online hub connecting firearm enthusiasts across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. Their mission is straightforward: defend the 2nd Amendment through grass-roots organization, education, and advocacy centered on individual gun owners.

Unlike commercial retailers, this is a community-driven platform where you'll find real shooters discussing real problems.

• •Active Discussion Forums - 472,305+ threads covering handguns, rifles, shotguns, NFA weapons, black powder, air guns, and knives
• •Buy/Sell/Trade Classifieds - Organized sections for handguns (74.4K listings), rifles (55.3K listings), shotguns, parts/accessories, optics, ammunition, and reloading supplies
• •Local Business Directory - Find gun shops, ranges, training, and gunsmiths near you across all five states
• •Free Outdoor Shooting Area Maps - Where to shoot for free on public land in your area
• •Event Calendar & Listings - Gun shows, competitions, shooting matches, hunts, and pro-gun rallies
• •Resource Guide - Reviews and ratings of local businesses from actual members
• •Fewer Banner Ads - Cleaner browsing experience than non-members

General Firearm Talk - 593.4K messages in their most popular section covering everyday gun discussions

Practical Topics Beyond Gun Specs: - Education & Training (1.6K threads) - Defensive Carry & Self Defense (1.6K threads, 74.6K messages) - Concealed Carry Laws by State - Preparedness & Survival (4.1K threads, 160K messages) - Firearm Laws & Legal Issues (3.6K threads, 100.9K messages) - Firearm Legislation & Activism (3.3K threads, 105.9K messages)

With over 200+ active listings at any given time across all categories:

• •Handgun Classifieds - 308.5K messages total (74.4K listings)
• •Rifle Classifieds - 235.7K messages (55.3K listings)
• •Parts & Accessories - 190.3K messages (67.2K listings)
• •Ammunition - 112.5K messages (35.6K listings)
• •Reloading Supplies - 24.6K listings
• •Sights, Scopes & Optics - 46.4K messages (16.1K listings)

Members are actively buying, selling, and trading right now - new posts every few minutes.

Northwest Firearms members rate and review local shops, ranges, and gunsmiths. Recent reviews include:

"Great little shop" - TJ Gun Sales (4.0 stars) "Good Service and knowledgeable" - HighLine Firearms (4.0 stars) "Outstanding Gunsmithing Service" - Vernonia Machine Works (5.0 stars) "Great Service and knowledge!" - Oregon Rifleworks (5.0 stars)

They maintain a current events calendar across all five states: - Gun shows (Classic Sportsman in Monroe, Hillsboro Gun & Knife Show, Lewiston gun shows) - Competitive shooting events (IDPA, 3-gun, trap, skeet, cowboy action) - Pro-gun activism and rallies - Member meet-ups - Hunting seasons and fishing trips

• •472,305 total threads across all categories
• •4,053,867 total messages posted by members
• •Active daily - posts happening every few minutes
• •New posts in real-time - refresh to see the latest questions and trades

Download the mobile app to stay connected while you're at the range or in the field.

Northwest Firearms partners with local gun shops, ranges, and gunsmiths across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. They also have affiliate links with national retailers (Brownells, Cabela's, Midway USA, Primary Arms, Palmetto State Armory, Optics Planet) so you can support the community while shopping.

Off-topic section (18.9K threads, 424.9K messages) proves this is a real community - members discuss hunting, fishing, preparedness, survival skills, and general outdoor lifestyle.

This is where gun owners actually spend time online - not a corporate forum, but a peer-to-peer network built by shooters for shooters across the Northwest.