Host Merchant Services

Efficient Payment Solutions
for Gun and Ammo Dealers

Efficient Payment Solutions for Gun and Ammo Dealers

Efficient Payment Solutions for Gun and Ammo Dealers

Streamline Sales with a Single Platform for Secure Gun & Ammo Payments
Host Merchant Services provides gun and ammunition dealers with PCI-compliant payment solutions. Our comprehensive system processes online orders, in-store sales, and recurring subscriptions securely and efficiently, making business operations smooth.

Take Payments the Way Your 
Customers Prefer

In-Person

Streamline checkout with new payment terminals. Whether at your retail counter or showroom, Host Merchant Services facilitates your gun and ammo store to accept payments securely and efficiently.

Keyed & Online

Expand customer reach by accepting online payments. Allow your customers to pay securely from home, increasing sales and extending your business beyond the store.

CH & Check Processing

Save on transaction fees and simplify large payments with ACH and check processing. This option can boost your processing volume and help to manage cash flow more efficiently.

Maintain Smooth and Secure Payment Operations

Proven Industry Experience

With years of experience supporting the firearms industry, HMS partners exclusively with FFL-friendly banks and processors to provide reliable, long-term solutions. This experience helps us offer more stable and competitive rates for your business.

No More Account Freezes

Unlike other processors, you won't encounter sudden shutdowns or restrictions. Host Merchant Services offers reliable, open, high-risk payment processing you can rely on.

Simple Application Process

Getting approved for a high-risk merchant account is simple. Our experts guide you through a fast, no-hassle application process for quick approval.

Smooth Integration

Our payment solutions integrate seamlessly with leading e-commerce sites and point-of-sale systems, providing a seamless checkout experience for your customers.

Transparent Rates and No Hidden Charges

We provide competitive rates and full transparency so you can operate your business worry-free with no surprises.

One-on-One Support

You’ll have a dedicated account representative to assist you every step 
of the way.

Maintain Smooth and Secure Payment Operations

Customized for Every Sector of the Firearms Industry

Payments Made Simple for Your Business

Payments Made Simple for Your Business

Retail Merchant Accounts

Equip your store with reliable point-of-sale devices that accept all the major credit and debit cards. Speed up checkout for all customers who enter your premises.

eCommerce Payment Gateways

Go online with secure payment gateways. Integrated with major eCommerce platforms, these solutions ensure shopping from your site is hassle-free and seamless for your customers.

Mobile Payment Solutions

Sell anywhere with mobile payment solutions. Whether it's a gun show, training session, or pop-up shop, you can easily and securely take payments on the move.

Virtual Terminal Payments

Take orders over the phone or through the mail with ease. Enter payment information directly into a secure virtual terminal and make payments safely, without additional equipment.

Protect Customer Data and Build
Trust

Security is a top priority in the firearms business. HMS offers:

PCI DSS Level 1 Certified Processing

Host Merchant Services offers PCI DSS Level 1 certified processing, which ensures your firearms and ammunition business is up to the highest levels of industry security standards, protecting both your customers' and your business information completely.

End-to-End Encryption and Tokenized Storage

All payment data is encrypted as soon as it's input and stored through tokenization, keeping out unwanted intruders and protecting sensitive customer data each time a transaction takes place, whether online or offline.

Fraud Prevention

Protect your business and customers with advanced fraud detection, tokenization, and secure processing. Host Merchant Services monitors transactions in real-time to prevent unauthorized or suspicious activity.

Real-Time Fraud Monitoring and 3D Secure

Our platform continuously watches for suspicious transactions in real time, marking them for review when it seems suspicious. 3D Secure authentication provides an additional layer of security for your customers' payments.

Chargeback Protection to Reduce Risk

HMS provides proactive chargeback management solutions that keep you ahead of potential issues, limit losses, and provide your firearm business with peace of mind when handling high-risk transactions.

Protect Customer Data and Build
Trust

Start Accepting Payments with Ease

Expand your firearm and ammunition business free from payment headaches. Whether you sell in-store, online, 
or at events, Host Merchant Services makes every payment quick, secure, and easy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does HMS assist in saving cost on payment processing?

With Interchange Plus pricing, you simply pay the true processing fee along with a modest, fixed fee without any hidden fees.

Can I take recurring memberships or ammo subscriptions?

Yes. HMS enables you to build secure, automatic recurring billing and card updater tools to automatically handle recurring transactions.

Will HMS integrate with my eCommerce or POS system?

Yes. Our payment gateway and API seamlessly integrate with your website, POS, and inventory systems.

Is customer payment data secure?

Yes. HMS is PCI DSS certified and employs encryption, tokenization, and real-time fraud protection to secure data.

When will I receive access to my funds?

Most retailers deposit the following business day, so you can get access to your cash sooner.

Can I take payments at gun shows or events?

Yes. Our mobile POS and card readers enable you to make secure payments anywhere, anytime.

Are high-risk gun and ammo sales accepted?

Yes. HMS deals in high-risk merchant accounts and assists firearms and ammunition companies in getting approved and making transactions run smoothly.

Get Started Today

Get in touch with a committed payment expert and discover just how simple 
it is to accept payments securely, keep your customers satisfied, and concentrate 
on expanding your business.