Shopify · Shopify Acceptable Use Policy

Firearms and Weapons Restrictions

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What it is

You may not use Shopify Services to sell firearms, firearm parts or accessories, ammunition, or related products in violation of applicable law. Items such as 3D-printed firearms, solvent trap kits, and other products that may be used to manufacture untraceable firearms are prohibited.

Why it matters

This provision reflects Shopify's decision to restrict an entire product subcategory beyond what federal law strictly requires, creating significant risk for any merchant in the firearms accessories space who does not carefully audit their catalog.

Consumer impact

Shopify's AUP primarily affects merchants who use the platform to run their businesses, as it defines the full scope of what can and cannot be sold — with violations potentially resulting in immediate store termination and loss of access to funds held in Shopify Payments. Consumers shopping on Shopify-powered stores benefit indirectly from these rules, which prohibit counterfeit goods, fraudulent schemes, and dangerous unregulated products. You can review the full list of prohibited and restricted product categories at shopify.com/legal/aup before building your store to ensure compliance.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    FTC has consumer protection jurisdiction over deceptive or misleading product listings in the firearms accessories space and over platform policies that may constitute unfair trade practices affecting merchants.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Shopify Acceptable Use Policy
Entity
Shopify
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 15, 2026
Last verified
April 4, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-002237
Document ID
CA-D-00124
Evidence Provenance
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c3d037196ffbb1471c40eb696d0527749e9581d33970cdd9620dc96a8e8dfbdb
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How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Shopify | Document: Shopify Acceptable Use Policy | Record: CA-P-002237
Captured: 2026-03-15 12:02:55 UTC | SHA-256: c3d037196ffbb147…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/shopify/shopify-acceptable-use-policy/firearms-and-weapons-restrictions/
Accessed: April 6, 2026
Classification
Severity
High
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