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

Transfers and selling in East Lyme

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in East Lyme has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 2 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.
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Oakdale5 dealers · 4 mi
Groton7 dealers · 8 mi
Old Saybrook5 dealers · 11 mi
Norwich8 dealers · 12 mi
Killingworth5 dealers · 17 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 East Lyme: common questions

How many gun stores are in East Lyme, CT?

East Lyme has 3 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 2 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in East Lyme?

Yes. 1 dealer in East Lyme has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 2 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.

What larger cities near East Lyme have more gun stores?

Oakdale (5 dealers, about 4 miles away) and Groton (7), Old Saybrook (5) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.