US citizens will be able to add firearms to the list of items they can order from home shopping channels in the small hours when Gun TV is launched Friday. Trends Viral

The shopping network will sell firearms, ammunition and hunting accessories, and is similar to ‘traditional’ home shopping channels in that it will broadcast in-depth product demonstrations and provide detailed product information.

Gun TV is owned by the Social Responsibility Network, which prides itself on informing firearm enthusiasts through a live TV platform, and is partnered with Sports South, “the country's oldest and largest single-source distributor of firearms and ammunition”.

It will initially air seven days a week from 1am to 7am, but aims to expand coverage to 24/7 broadcasting.

Viewers can order their weapon of choice via a special phoneline and it will be shipped to a local Sports South licensed dealer for collection, where the customer will have to complete the necessary paperwork.