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

Transfers and selling in Salem

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Salem has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 4 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 Salem →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Smiths Station7 dealers · 7 mi
Phenix City14 dealers · 10 mi
Opelika17 dealers · 11 mi
Auburn8 dealers · 19 mi
Roanoke9 dealers · 38 mi

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 Salem: common questions

How many gun stores are in Salem, AL?

Salem has 5 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 3 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Salem has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 4 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.

What larger cities near Salem have more gun stores?

Smiths Station (7 dealers, about 7 miles away) and Phenix City (14), Opelika (17) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.