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

Transfers and selling in Vestavia Hills

FFL transfers: 4 licensed dealers in Vestavia Hills hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee.
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Hoover10 dealers · 4 mi
Birmingham39 dealers · 6 mi
Pelham13 dealers · 8 mi
Bessemer16 dealers · 10 mi
Chelsea5 dealers · 12 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 Vestavia Hills: common questions

How many gun stores are in Vestavia Hills, AL?

Vestavia Hills has 4 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 1 Type 01 retail dealer, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Vestavia Hills?

Possibly. 4 licensed dealers in Vestavia Hills 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 Vestavia Hills have more gun stores?

Hoover (10 dealers, about 4 miles away) and Birmingham (39), Pelham (13) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.