Privacy
Policy

Blackhawk Outfitters Ltd. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") operates as a federally licensed firearms dealer (FFL: 5-84-035-01-9A-17323) and operates the website blackhawkltd.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information.

As an FFL dealer, we are subject to federal regulations governing firearms records (18 U.S.C. § 923(g); 27 CFR § 478.124–478.129) that impose mandatory record-keeping obligations beyond typical e-commerce privacy practices. This policy addresses both our commercial data practices and our federally mandated record-keeping obligations.

Information You Provide

• Identity information: Full legal name, date of birth, government-issued ID details (required for firearm transactions per 27 CFR § 478.124)
• Contact information: Email address, phone number, mailing/shipping address
• Transaction information: Purchase history, payment method (processed by GunTab — we do not store full card numbers)
• ATF Form 4473 data: All information required by federal law for firearm transfers (see Section 3)
• FFL transfer information: For incoming transfers, your dealer's FFL information and firearm details

Information Collected Automatically

• IP address, browser type and version, operating system
• Pages visited, time spent, referring URL
• Cookie data (see Section 9)
• Google Analytics 4 data (measurement ID: G-ZXQ9MLH2CN)

ATF Form 4473 records include: buyer's full legal name, date of birth, place of birth, current residence address, height/weight, ethnicity, sex, U.S. citizenship status, and all answers to the federal eligibility questionnaire. These records are retained separately from our commercial customer database and are governed exclusively by federal firearms law.

Background check data submitted to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) InstaCheck program is governed by Colorado law (C.R.S. § 24-33.5-424). CBI retains approved transaction records per state law; denied records are retained for appeals purposes.

• Process orders, payments, and firearm transfers
• Comply with ATF record-keeping requirements (mandatory, not optional)
• Conduct CBI InstaCheck background checks for firearm transfers
• Communicate about your order, shipping, and customer service
• Send promotional emails (with opt-out option)
• Improve our website and product offerings
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local law
• Detect and prevent fraud

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in the following circumstances:

Required by Law

ATF Form 4473 records are subject to inspection by Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents. Background check information is transmitted to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation as required by state law. We may also disclose information in response to valid legal process (subpoenas, court orders).

Service Providers

• GunTab: Payment processing. GunTab processes card payments and is subject to PCI DSS compliance. We do not store full card numbers.
• Shipping carriers: USPS, FedEx, UPS — name and shipping address for delivery
• Google Analytics: Anonymized website analytics. You may opt out via Google's opt-out browser add-on.
• Suppliers: Order fulfillment only — name and shipping address for drop-ship orders

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, customer information may be transferred. ATF records transfer obligations are governed by 27 CFR § 478.127 (out-of-business records requirements).

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit, access controls limiting who can access customer data, and secure storage for ATF records.

No method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. ATF firearms records are maintained with heightened security measures given their regulatory significance.

The Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), effective July 1, 2023 (C.R.S. § 6-1-1301 et seq.), grants Colorado residents the following rights regarding their personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to federal retention requirements — ATF records cannot be deleted)
• Right to Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Opt Out: Opt out of targeted advertising and sale of personal data

To exercise your Colorado privacy rights (for non-ATF data), contact us at: legal@blackhawkltd.com. We will respond within 45 days as required by the CPA.

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA / CPRA). We do not sell California residents' personal information. California residents may request disclosure of personal information collected, deletion of personal information (subject to ATF record retention requirements), and opt out of sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising.

To submit a California privacy request: legal@blackhawkltd.com

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for website functionality, analytics, and marketing. Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies: Required for website functionality (cart, checkout, session)
• Analytics cookies: Google Analytics 4 for anonymous usage statistics
• Marketing cookies: Used to personalize advertising (opt-out available)

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may impair website functionality, including checkout.

For privacy questions, requests, or concerns:

This Privacy Policy does not constitute legal advice. Firearms transaction records are governed by federal law and are outside the scope of commercial privacy policies. Consult an attorney for legal questions about ATF records or firearms privacy law.