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

Transfers and selling in Stratford

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Stratford has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 5 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 Stratford →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Bridgeport9 dealers · 2 mi
Milford16 dealers · 6 mi
Shelton13 dealers · 8 mi
Monroe13 dealers · 11 mi
Seymour7 dealers · 13 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 Stratford: common questions

How many gun stores are in Stratford, CT?

Stratford has 6 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 2 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Stratford has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 5 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 Stratford have more gun stores?

Bridgeport (9 dealers, about 2 miles away) and Milford (16), Shelton (13) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.