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

Transfers and selling in Bridgeport

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Bridgeport have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 6 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 Bridgeport →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Milford16 dealers · 8 mi
Shelton13 dealers · 9 mi
Monroe13 dealers · 10 mi
Norwalk10 dealers · 13 mi
Oxford10 dealers · 18 mi

Buying a gun in Connecticut

Purchase permit: Permit required — handguns and long guns.
Point-of-contact state: the dealer runs your background check through the state system rather than NICS directly.
Magazine capacity limit: 10 rounds.

State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in Bridgeport: common questions

How many gun stores are in Bridgeport, CT?

Bridgeport has 9 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 3 Type 01 retail dealers, 5 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Bridgeport have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 6 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.

Does Bridgeport have gun stores with a shooting range?

1 licensed dealer in Bridgeport operates a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Bridgeport have more gun stores?

Milford (16 dealers, about 8 miles away) and Shelton (13), Monroe (13) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.