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

Transfers and selling in Charleston

FFL transfers: 4 licensed dealers in Charleston 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

Greenwood10 dealers · 11 mi
Alma9 dealers · 17 mi
Fort Smith36 dealers · 17 mi
Van Buren19 dealers · 18 mi
Ozark6 dealers · 21 mi

Buying a gun in Arkansas

Arkansas 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 Charleston: common questions

How many gun stores are in Charleston, AR?

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

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

Possibly. 4 licensed dealers in Charleston 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 Charleston have more gun stores?

Greenwood (10 dealers, about 11 miles away) and Alma (9), Fort Smith (36) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.