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

Transfers and selling in Bristol

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Bristol have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 14 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 Bristol →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Plainville5 dealers · 4 mi
Farmington5 dealers · 4 mi
Southington11 dealers · 4 mi
Terryville5 dealers · 5 mi
Wolcott9 dealers · 5 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 Bristol: common questions

How many gun stores are in Bristol, CT?

Bristol has 16 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 9 Type 01 retail dealers, 6 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Bristol have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 14 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 Bristol have gun stores with a shooting range?

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

What larger cities near Bristol have more gun stores?

Plainville (5 dealers, about 4 miles away) and Farmington (5), Southington (11) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.