Legal firearms may be listed on FrostBoard, including:
The following may NOT be listed:
- Fully automatic weapons (unless properly registered NFA items)
- Short-barreled rifles/shotguns without proper NFA registration
- Suppressors/silencers without proper NFA registration
- Destructive devices
- Undetectable firearms ("ghost guns" without serial numbers)
- Firearms with obliterated serial numbers
- Bump stocks and similar rate-increasing devices
- Armor-piercing ammunition
- Any firearm illegal under federal, state, or local law
To list or purchase firearms on FrostBoard:
- ID Verification Required: You must complete ID verification before posting firearm listings or contacting firearm sellers
- Self-Attestation: By listing or purchasing firearms, you attest that you are legally permitted to possess firearms and are not a prohibited person under federal or state law
Federal law prohibits firearm possession by:
- Convicted felons
- Persons convicted of domestic violence misdemeanors
- Persons subject to certain restraining orders
- Fugitives from justice
- Unlawful users of controlled substances
- Persons adjudicated mentally defective or committed to mental institutions
- Illegal aliens
- Persons dishonorably discharged from the military
- Persons who have renounced US citizenship
If you are a prohibited person, you may NOT list, purchase, or inquire about firearms on FrostBoard.
- Federal Law: All users must comply with federal firearms laws
- Alaska Law: Private sales between Alaska residents do not require background checks under current Alaska law, but sellers should exercise due diligence
- Other States: If you are not an Alaska resident, you must comply with your state's laws. Interstate transfers typically require going through a licensed FFL dealer.
- Your Responsibility: FrostBoard is not a licensed firearms dealer. Users are solely responsible for ensuring their transactions comply with all applicable laws.
FrostBoard operates Alaska's verified marketplace, and our firearms policy is built on top of Alaska state law and federal firearms regulations. Alaska is one of the most permissive states for lawful firearm ownership, but "permissive" doesn't mean "no rules." Here's how our policy maps to the law.
Private Sales in Alaska
Alaska does not require background checks on private firearm sales between Alaska residents. Federal law still applies: it remains a federal crime to knowingly sell a firearm to a prohibited person, to ship a handgun across state lines without an FFL, or to sell to someone you have reasonable cause to believe is prohibited from possessing firearms.
FrostBoard does not facilitate sales. Buyers and sellers complete the transaction in person. We require ID verification on every firearms listing so both parties know who they're dealing with before meeting.
Prohibited Persons
Federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)) prohibits firearm possession by anyone who has been convicted of a felony, is subject to a domestic-violence restraining order, has been adjudicated as mentally defective, is an unlawful user of controlled substances, or falls into other enumerated categories. Selling a firearm to a known prohibited person is a federal crime regardless of state law.
By posting a firearms listing on FrostBoard, sellers attest that they will not knowingly transfer a firearm to a prohibited person. Buyers attest the same when initiating contact.
Interstate Sales
FrostBoard listings are restricted to Alaska residents. Federal law generally requires that any firearm sold across state lines be transferred through a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) in the buyer's state of residence. We do not support interstate firearm transfers on the platform.
What's Always Prohibited on FrostBoard
- Machine guns and conversion devices not lawfully registered under the National Firearms Act
- Suppressors, short-barreled rifles, or any NFA item without proof of lawful registration and an in-person FFL transfer
- Firearms with obliterated, altered, or missing serial numbers
- Stolen firearms
- Sales to anyone you reasonably believe is a prohibited person
- Listings that attempt to circumvent federal interstate-transfer law
This is a summary of how our policy interacts with Alaska and federal law. It is not legal advice. For authoritative information on Alaska gun law, see the overview at Wikipedia or consult the ATF . If you have a specific legal question, consult a licensed Alaska attorney.
- Meet at a licensed FFL dealer for transfers (especially for handguns or out-of-state buyers)
- Request to see buyer's ID and verify Alaska residency
- Keep records of transactions (date, buyer info, firearm details)
- Trust your instincts - if something feels wrong, don't complete the sale
- For high-value firearms, consider using an escrow service
- FrostBoard is a listing platform, NOT a party to any transaction
- We do NOT conduct background checks
- We do NOT verify that users are legally permitted to possess firearms
- We rely on user self-attestation and ID verification
- We cooperate with law enforcement investigating illegal activity
If you suspect illegal activity related to firearms:
- Report the listing using the "Report" button
- Contact us at safety@frostboard.com
- For immediate safety concerns, contact local law enforcement or ATF
Violations of this policy result in:
- Listing removal
- Account suspension or permanent ban
- Referral to law enforcement when appropriate
By listing or purchasing firearms on FrostBoard, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless FrostBoard and The Whitney Group LLC from any claims, damages, or legal action arising from your transactions.
Firearms laws change. We may update this policy to reflect legal changes. Continued use of FrostBoard for firearms transactions constitutes acceptance of the current policy.
Questions about firearms policy? Contact legal@frostboard.com
Questions? Contact us at legal@frostboard.com
