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Texas Firm Launches Firearm-Friendly Payment Gateway

The new TacticalPay Gateway aims to streamline credit card processing for firearms merchants.

Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Credit Cards

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Texas-based company TacticalPay has launched a specialized payment gateway designed to support firearms-related e-commerce. The platform integrates with GunBroker and WooCommerce to facilitate various transaction types for specialized retailers.

Why it matters

Many traditional payment providers restrict firearms sales, creating barriers for retailers. This new gateway offers a dedicated solution to bypass common hurdles associated with using multiple vendors for processing and shopping carts.

The underlying NMI platform supports 6.5 billion annual transactions across 1.2 million merchants and 125 different shopping cart integrations. TacticalPay has operated since 2015 and currently maintains an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

The players

TacticalPay

A Texas-based payment solutions provider that specializes in high-risk merchant accounts and firearm-friendly processing services.

GunBroker

An online marketplace dedicated to the firearms and outdoor industry.

NMI

A global payment technology company that provides the underlying infrastructure for payment gateways and merchant services.

WooCommerce

An open-source e-commerce platform built for WordPress that allows merchants to manage online stores.

The details

The TacticalPay Gateway provides features such as electronic invoicing, recurring billing, fraud screening, and card-on-file storage. It is built to support virtual terminal phone orders alongside traditional web-based checkout flows.

Timeline

  1. TacticalPay began business operations in 2015.

  2. The company launched the TacticalPay Gateway on October 28, 2026.

  3. TacticalPay will exhibit at SHOT Show 2027 from January 19-22, 2027.

Market Dynamics

This release follows the trend of specialized payment processors leveraging the NMI payment platform to serve industries often marginalized by traditional financial institutions. It positions TacticalPay to compete for market share by offering vertically integrated tools for firearm-focused e-commerce.

Business owners in the firearms sector can now access a unified gateway to streamline their transaction management and reduce the reliance on multiple, disconnected vendors. This consolidation may improve operational efficiency and simplify compliance for retail merchants.

The takeaway

Retailers navigating restricted payment sectors benefit from dedicated gateways that prioritize industry-specific compliance and integration. Business owners should evaluate whether a specialized provider offers better long-term reliability compared to traditional, restrictive payment processors.

What happens next

TacticalPay is scheduled to exhibit at SHOT Show 2027, taking place January 19-22, 2027, in Las Vegas, where the company will occupy booth 42850.

Further reading

For more information on the evolving landscape of merchant services, visit the Credit Cards section.

More information

For more details on product specifications and service offerings, visit the TacticalPay company website.

Source note: This article includes information reported by PYMNTS.

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