If you’re looking for a niche that can be an entertaining hobby but still fits beginners, then Airsoft or BB guns is the way to go. As this covers a wide set of product variations, BB guns are one of the most recommended items to start with.
This niche has a rate of sales and conversion, but it is a risky item to sell. They are safety hazards, so countries have different law about them. This means that you have to find a reliable manufacturer to be assured of the quality, and you must only sell in countries where they are allowed.
This is what I’m going to help you with. Below are 9 suppliers from the US, Canada, and China that you can consider.
1. DP & Company
The first supplier on our list is DP & Company. They are based in Central Florida and are one of the veterans in the supplier industry as they have been present for more than 25 years now. This is also the state’s favourite when it comes to wholesale goods because of their high-quality products, and affordable price rates.
They don’t have a specific focus when it comes to their catalogue. They offer a wide range of items from different kinds of tools and equipment, home and garden, home decor, weapons, sporting goods, metal signs, and of course, BB guns.
Below are some other airsoft-related items that you can expect:
- Airsoft Goggles and Masks
- Targets
- Electric-Powered Handguns
- Electric-Powered Rifles
- Gas-Powered Guns
- Licensed Guns (Rifles, Handguns, Shotguns)
- Spring Powered Guns (Handguns, Rifle, Shotguns)
You are required to create an account in their website before you can place an order so they can better track your purchases. This will also assure authenticity between both parties. They also have a minimum of $100 for all orders, excluding tax and shipping rates.
In addition to this, when you check out, a shipping estimator will assist you for more accurate handling rates.
2. The Wholesale House
Next up, we have The Wholesale House. They are located in Hicksville, Ohio. The Wholesale House has been around since 1978, making them one of the oldest and most experienced warehousing distributors online. They greatly value the production of quality products with outstanding customer service.
The company also has a vast selection of products in their catalogue. Some of them are 12 Volt types of equipment, marine automotive, marine accessories, automotive tools and equipment, appliances, health and wellness, home and garden, housewares, novelty items, and others.
The following items are what they offer relating to BB guns:
- Pellet Guns
- Firearm Supplies
- Airsoft Equipment
- Paintball Equipment
- Airgun Bolts and Pellets
- Air Guns (Rifle, Pistol, Sniper)
You can place your orders through phone calls, emails, fax, or through their website. You can also visit their physical store in Ohio. Any method other than online means, however, follows a schedule depending on their availability.
For minimum orders, your purchase should total to $100. This will rise to $500, though, if you choose to pick up the items from their office. Note that the shipping and handling charges are not included here yet.
3. Sharp Import
Moving on, we have a Sharp Import. They started in 2005, and are based in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. This means that they have gathered at least 13 years of experience in the field. Unlike the first two, this company mainly specializes in weapons.
Here is an overview of the items that they can distribute:
- Airsoft Guns (Pistols, Rifles, Sniper Rifles, Revolvers, Shotguns)
- Co2 Airsoft Guns
- Electric Air Guns
- Metal Air Guns
- Spring Air Guns
- Airsoft Accessories
- Blank Guns
- Knives and Swords
- Protective Armor
- Martial Arts Equipment
- Novelty Items
- Self-Defence Gears
They assure that orders within the US will be delivered within 24 hours. International orders, on the other hand, cannot be guaranteed due to differing time zones.
Their minimum order is also fairly low compared to others as it only comes up to $50. Orders exceeding $100, however, can avail higher discounts, particularly 5% to 20% depending on the number of items you ordered.
4. Canada Shooting Supply
Now, let us move on to note-worthy suppliers in Canada. Let’s start with Canada Shooting Supply.
Canada Shooting Supply is based in Whitby, Ontario. Note that this is just where the business takes place, and a physical store is not available. All transactions are online, and so is the distribution. They are established in 2012.
This supplier’s main focus revolves around weapons, specifically in guns and airsoft types of equipment.
Below are some examples:
- Air Guns (Pistols, Rifles)
- Air Gun Parts
- Ammunitions
- Optic Accessories
- Targets
- Gun Maintenance
- Foam Dart Blaster
- Chinese Guns
- Gun Compressors
You can reach Canada Shooting Supply through phone or email, though the latter is more preferred as the phone is located in the shipping warehouse, thus someone can't be around all the time.
All orders will be shipped through Canada Post or UPS. Note, however, that they don’t entertain orders from countries other than Canada and the USA.
5. Oshoot Ottawa Shooting Supply
Oshoot Ottawa Shooting Supply, or Oshoot Canada for short, is one of Canada’s largest wholesalers. They are based in Ottawa, Ontario. The company is a specialized store of airsoft equipment and accessories.
Refer to the following list for references regarding their available items:
- Air Guns (Pistols, Rifles)
- Airsoft Accessories
- Airsoft Batteries and Chargers
- Protective Airsoft Equipment
- Ammunitions
- Blank Guns
- Weapon Cases
- Co2 types of equipment
- Targets
- Archery Tools
- Chronographs
- Airsoft Maintenance
- Tactical Gears
- Vision & Hearing Protection Tools
There are several things that you have to keep in mind about Oshoot Canada. First, you are required to have a license, specifically PAL, and RPAL if your order includes items that have a velocity of 500 FPS.
Shipping, on the other hand, can take from one to two weeks, depending on when you place your order. On regular schedules, they ship items every Monday. Besides, the rates and handling charges will depend on the weight of your purchases. Cancellation is also not allowed. A 20% cancellation fee is required in such circumstances.
6. Evike
The last Canadian supplier in this article is Evike. They are based in Alhambra, Canada. They have been a known supplier of airsoft types of equipment for more than 2 decades now, and they have earned quite a reputation in the industry. They have also gathered numerous international partners to achieve their products’ innovation.
Here are the products that you can choose from in their store:
Air Guns (Rifles, Pistols, Sniper Rifles, Machine Guns, Shotguns)
- Grenade Launcher
- Collectibles
- Gas Powered Air Guns
- Evike Custom Guns
- Airsoft Parts and Accessories
- Tactical types of equipment
- Protective Apparels
- Cases and Novelty Items
There are also several other niches offered like toys, action figures, phone accessories, and fishing types of equipment. You can order through their site or phone. Phone support, however, is only available in certain hours.
International orders are available for shipping, except for countries that have banned airsoft. If your country is not available, it will be shown on the checkout page. Payment methods, on the other hand, include debit cards, credit cards, PayPal, and bank wire.
7. Derong Outdoor Co., Ltd.
Moving on to Chinese suppliers, we have Derong Outdoor Co., Ltd. They were established in 2017 in Guangdong, China, and are a professional manufacturer when it comes to different types of gun kits.
Here are some products that you can expect from their supply:
- Airsoft Guns
- BB Guns
- Ammunitions
- Co2 Kits
- Shooting Targets
The prices of their products range from $0.10 to $1,571, depending on the product variation. The minimum orders, on the other hand, also vary according to the products but you can expect 3,000 pieces to 5 tons.
Their platform can be found on Alibaba so shipping couriers and rates will be held by them. This also provides versatile shipping locations.
8. Fujian Fuxing Industry Paintball Marker Co., Ltd.
Next up is Fujian Fuxing Industry Paintball Marker Co., Ltd. They first started being suppliers in 2005, and are based in Zhangzhou, China. The company’s production majors in the field of airsoft and paintballs.
Below is an overview of their product catalogue:
- AI Robots
- Paintball Markers
- Air Guns (Pistols, Rifles)
- Electric Powered Guns
- Spring Powered Guns
- Airsoft pieces of equipment and Accessories
You can expect a price range of $3.8 to $250, and minimum orders of 30 to 200 pieces, still depending on the type of product. They have both a website and a commercial platform in Made in China, an e-commerce site. You can expect more information from the latter as that already includes a checkout page calculator.
9. East China Air Gun Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
For the last supplier in this article, we are going to discuss East China Air Gun Manufacturing Co., Ltd. They were established in 2008, and are based in Shandong, China. Like the previous two, they are also a company specializing in airsoft.
Their products are only limited to air guns. This means that they have a smaller catalogue than most of their competitors. Even so, they are still notable as they provide different types of rifle.
Their platform can be found on EC21, and that is also where the negotiation of products, as well as the shipping, will take place in.
Summary
Finding the right supplier is important to assure that the items that you will sell on your store are of high quality. They will also be one of the bases for your store’s reputation and success as they are practically your partners in product manufacturing. This is especially significant in cases of BB guns and other related products because of the risks and hazards that come with it.