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Diamond K Armory Auction & Business FAQ This FAQ is a living document. As our business grows and new questions arise, we'll continue updating this guide to better serve our customers. Last Updated: July 2026 Tip: Looking for a specific answer? Press CTRL + F (Windows) or CMD + F (Mac) to search this page by keyword. SECTION 1 -ABOUT DIAMOND K ARMORY >Who is Diamond K Armory? Diamond K Armory is a federally licensed Type 07 Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL), Class 3 Special Occupational Taxpayer (SOT), and Texas Licensed Auctioneer located in Hillsboro, Texas. We specialize in online firearm auctions, nationwide consignments, NFA firearms, suppressors, transfers, firearms, optics, accessories, ammunition, and outdoor equipment. Whether you're purchasing your first firearm, adding to a collection, or consigning an entire estate, we're committed to providing a professional, transparent, and enjoyable experience. >Why should I buy from Diamond K Armory? We know there are many places to purchase firearms, and we're grateful every time someone chooses to do business with us. Our goal isn't simply to sell firearms-it's to build long-term relationships by providing honest service, transparent policies, competitive pricing, and an enjoyable auction experience. Some of the things that set us apart include: Texas Licensed Auctioneer Type 07 FFL & Class 3 SOT Nationwide consignments Direct relationships with manufacturers Multiple national distributors In-house packing and shipping No carrier shipping markups Detailed descriptions and professional photography Mystery Lots and giveaways Customer-focused service before and after the sale Why should I trust Diamond K Armory? We understand that purchasing firearms online-or trusting someone with your collection-requires confidence in the people you're doing business with. That's a responsibility we don't take lightly. We're proud to be: A federally licensed Type 07 FFL A Class 3 SOT A Texas Licensed Auctioneer A family-owned small business Although Texas does not require online-only auction companies to employ a licensed auctioneer, we chose to become licensed because we believe our customers deserve the professionalism, accountability, and ethical standards that come with it. Trust isn't built through advertising-it's earned through honesty, consistency, and treating people fairly. >Are you a small business? Yes. Diamond K Armory is a locally owned, family-operated small business that was built from the ground up without outside investors or large startup loans. When you contact us, you're speaking directly with the people who photograph firearms, write descriptions, answer emails, process transfers, pack shipments, and build every auction. While we may not have the buying power of large national retailers, we believe personalized service, accountability, and genuine customer relationships are things they simply can't replicate. >Why do you do what you do? Because we genuinely love what we do. Diamond K Armory wasn't started simply to sell firearms-it was built to create the kind of business we would be proud to support ourselves. We enjoy the history behind firearms, the engineering, the collecting, the hunting and shooting sports, and the relationships we've built with customers from across the country. Every firearm has a story, and every collection represents years-sometimes generations-of memories. Whether we're helping someone purchase their very first firearm, find a rare collectible they've been searching for, or helping a family sell a loved one's lifelong collection, we understand that these transactions often mean much more than simply buying and selling. As a family-owned business, our Christian faith also plays an important role in how we strive to conduct ourselves. We believe in treating people with honesty, integrity, respect, and fairness-not because we're required to, but because it's who we strive to be. At the end of the day, our success isn't measured only by the number of firearms we sell. It's measured by the trust we earn, the relationships we build, and the reputation we leave behind. We're grateful for every customer who chooses to support our business, and we never take that trust for granted. >Are you like other online firearm auction companies? In many ways, no-and that's intentional. Diamond K Armory was built because we believed there was room for something different. Over the years, we've heard plenty of horror stories from customers who have purchased through other auction companies-which we'll leave unnamed. Stories about month-long shipping delays, surprise fees that appeared after the auction, poor communication, endless runarounds, and important policies that only seemed to appear after there was a problem. We don't mention those experiences to criticize other businesses or imply affiliation with any particular auction company. Every business operates differently. We mention them because those sto