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FFL Dealers in Bessemer, AL

16 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Bessemer, Alabama. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Bessemer at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
5
Pawnbroker in Firearms
2
Manufacturer of Firearms
6
Importer of Firearms
1
Manufacturer of Destructive Devices
1
Importer of Destructive Devices
1
SOT / NFA dealers
1
Open on weekends
1
Google rating, 1 rated dealer
3.7 ★

Counts come from the current ATF Federal Firearms Licensee list for Bessemer, Alabama; ratings, hours and range information come from each business's public listing where available.

Transfers and selling in Bessemer

  • FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Bessemer has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 13 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. See transfer dealers in Bessemer →
  • Selling or pawning: 2 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Bessemer →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

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Buying a gun in Alabama

Alabama follows the federal baseline: a licensed dealer runs the NICS background check on ATF Form 4473 and there is no state waiting period or purchase permit for most buyers.

State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in Bessemer: common questions

How many gun stores are in Bessemer, AL?

Bessemer has 16 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 5 Type 01 retail dealers, 6 Type 07 manufacturers and 2 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Bessemer?

Yes. 1 dealer in Bessemer has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 13 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. The receiving dealer completes the Form 4473 and background check before you take possession.

Where can I sell or pawn a gun in Bessemer?

2 licensed firearms pawnbrokers (ATF Type 02) in Bessemer can legally buy or pawn a firearm. Bring a government-issued photo ID; the pawnbroker logs the firearm into their federally required records.

What larger cities near Bessemer have more gun stores?

Birmingham (39 dealers, about 16 miles away) and Pell City (19), Cullman (23) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.