Camfour is a long-established firearms distributor based in Northampton, Massachusetts. They sit in the second tier of distributor scale — smaller than RSR or Sports South but with a deep enough catalog and competitive enough pricing that they earn space in most active dealers’ rotation. This guide walks through the application process and how to use a Camfour account effectively.
For broader context on Camfour’s catalog and how their pricing compares to other distributors, see our Camfour distributor page.
What Camfour asks for in the application
The Camfour dealer application is similar in structure to other major distributors:
- Active Type 01 (or higher) FFL. Type 03 collector licenses are not accepted.
- State sales tax / resale certificate.
- Business license.
- Federal Tax ID (EIN) for the business.
- Banking information for credit verification.
- Trade references. Two or three from existing wholesale vendors helps newer FFLs.
The application is submitted through their website. Their account team verifies your FFL via the ATF eZ Check system, confirms your business address matches the supporting documents, and issues credentials to their dealer portal once approved.
How long the review takes
Plan on 1-3 weeks for a clean submission. Camfour processes applications more carefully than some larger distributors because they prioritize stable, established dealer relationships over high-volume churn.
Where Camfour is strong
- Handgun catalog depth. Solid coverage across major manufacturer lineups including Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Glock, Springfield Armory, and Beretta.
- Long-gun coverage. Reasonable selection of Ruger, Savage Arms, and Mossberg rifles and shotguns.
- Optics and accessories. Steady stock of Leupold, Burris, and Holosun optics.
- Stable pricing. Camfour tends to be less aggressive on weekly price churn than RSR or Zanders, but their baseline pricing is competitive on common SKUs.
Where Camfour is less competitive
- Catalog breadth is thinner than top-tier distributors like Sports South or Zanders.
- Manufacturer exclusives are limited compared to Lipsey’s or Davidson’s.
- Direct-to-consumer fulfillment policies vary by SKU; verify with Camfour before advertising restock-dependent online sales.
Pricing strategy with a Camfour account
Camfour is rarely the absolute cheapest distributor on any given UPC, but they consistently come in within a few dollars of the lowest price across major distributors. Their value is reliability rather than rock-bottom cost. The pattern that works:
- Use Camfour as a backup source when your primary distributor is out of stock
- Cross-shop on every order — even Camfour’s competitive baseline gets beaten regularly by RSR, Zanders, or Sports South on individual SKUs
- Watch for Camfour’s weekly promo emails for occasional sharp price drops
How to use Camfour alongside other distributors
FirearmDistributors.com aggregates wholesale pricing from 19+ distributors including Camfour in one searchable dashboard. You can:
- Search any UPC and instantly see Camfour’s price next to RSR, Sports South, Lipsey’s, Zanders, and the rest
- Set restock alerts on Camfour SKUs so you’re notified the moment they restock
- Compare brand pricing across distributors (e.g., Sig Sauer, Glock, Smith & Wesson)
- Compare ammo pricing by caliber (9mm, .22 LR, 12 Gauge)
Quick reference
- Required: active Type 01+ FFL, sales tax cert, business license, EIN, banking info, trade references (helpful)
- Application review: typically 1-3 weeks for clean submissions
- Strongest value: handgun depth, optics, accessory catalog, stable pricing
- Cross-shop common SKUs against the rest of our 19+ distributor index