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

Transfers and selling in Plainfield

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Plainfield 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

Norwich8 dealers · 13 mi
Pawcatuck5 dealers · 21 mi
Oakdale5 dealers · 21 mi
Groton7 dealers · 22 mi
Coventry6 dealers · 22 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 Plainfield: common questions

How many gun stores are in Plainfield, CT?

Plainfield has 3 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 1 Type 01 retail dealer, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Plainfield 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 Plainfield have more gun stores?

Norwich (8 dealers, about 13 miles away) and Pawcatuck (5), Oakdale (5) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.