Shoot & Hook QC

Last Updated: 7/18/2025
Effective Date: 7/18/2025

Welcome to Shoot & Hook QC! By accessing our site or using any features, you agree to abide by the following terms.

1. Eligibility
   You must be at least 18 years old to post in the Marketplace. All users must comply with local, state, and federal laws regarding firearms, hunting, and commerce.

2. Account Responsibility
   You are responsible for your account and activity. Do not share your login. Misuse may result in suspension or permanent removal.

3. Content Guidelines
   You may not post:

Illegal content or activity

Harassment, hate speech, or graphic violence

Spam, scams, or deceptive links

Pornographic or NSFW material

We reserve the right to remove content or users that violate our policies.

4. Marketplace Use
   Use at your own risk. We do not broker or guarantee any transactions. Users are responsible for ensuring:

All firearm sales follow local laws and proper transfers

You meet in public and stay safe

You watch for red flags: offers that are “too good to be true,” requests for gift card payments, or refusing in-person exchanges

Shoot & Hook QC is not liable for losses incurred through use of the platform.

5. Modifications
   We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of the platform after changes means you agree to the new terms.

6. Contact Us
   For questions, account issues, or legal requests, contact us at:
   contact@shootandhookqc.com

Last Updated: 7/18/2025
Effective Date: 7/18/2025

Shoot & Hook QC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website, forum, and related services.

What We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:

Name, email address, and contact details provided during registration

Content and communications you post or submit on the site

IP address, browser information, and device details (for security and analytics)

Cookies and usage data to personalize your experience and improve our platform

How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:

Manage your account and provide access to the forum

Moderate content, enforce rules, and protect our community

Respond to inquiries and support requests

Notify you about important updates or promotions (if opted in)

We do not sell your personal information. We only share data if required by law or to protect users from malicious activity.

Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

Your Rights
You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data. To make a request or report a concern, contact us at contact@shootandhookqc.com.

DMCA Policy
If you believe your copyright-protected work has been posted without authorization, please send a DMCA notice to contact@shootandhookqc.com with all relevant details for removal.

Welcome to Shoot & Hook QC — a locally-focused forum for hunters, anglers, shooters, and outdoorsmen in the Quad Cities and surrounding area. This is your space to connect, share, learn, and trade — free from censorship and confusing algorithms.

General Rules
Be respectful. Disagree without being disagreeable. No harassment, hate speech, or personal attacks.

Stay on topic. Post in the right category and keep discussions relevant to the outdoors, firearms, hunting, fishing, etc.

No spam or self-promotion outside of approved vendor or classifieds sections.

Follow all applicable laws. Especially when it comes to firearms, ammo, and hunting regulations.

Marketplace use is a privilege. Treat others fairly, honor your deals, and help keep this a trusted space.

Safety Tips (Especially for Buy/Sell/Trade)
Always meet in a public, well-lit place. Police station parking lots or shooting ranges are great options.

Bring a friend when meeting someone new.

Cash only. Avoid accepting digital payments from unknown users.

Be cautious of too-good-to-be-true deals. Scammers often use urgency and low prices to bait buyers.

Ask to see ID or FOID when dealing with firearms in Illinois, and complete transfers through a licensed FFL when required.

Never ship a firearm without going through proper legal channels.

️ Spotting Scammers
Brand-new users asking you to "text instead" or refusing to meet in person? Be cautious.

Refusing to show additional photos or answer reasonable questions? That’s a red flag.

Deals involving prepayment, shipping, or urgency? Think twice.

If you ever feel uncomfortable or spot suspicious behavior, report the user immediately. We’ll investigate and remove bad actors to keep the community safe and clean.

We reserve the right to remove any posts we feel violate our community guidelines.