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

Transfers and selling in Bethel

FFL transfers: 5 licensed dealers in Bethel 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 Bethel →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Kenai15 dealers · 357 mi
Soldotna14 dealers · 362 mi
Homer8 dealers · 362 mi
Kodiak9 dealers · 390 mi
Anchorage102 dealers · 400 mi

Buying a gun in Alaska

Alaska 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 Bethel: common questions

How many gun stores are in Bethel, AK?

Bethel has 5 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Possibly. 5 licensed dealers in Bethel 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 Bethel have more gun stores?

Kenai (15 dealers, about 357 miles away) and Soldotna (14), Homer (8) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.