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

Transfers and selling in West Hartford

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in West Hartford has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 3 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

Newington7 dealers · 4 mi
New Britain18 dealers · 5 mi
Bristol16 dealers · 11 mi
Southington11 dealers · 12 mi
Middletown12 dealers · 12 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 West Hartford: common questions

How many gun stores are in West Hartford, CT?

West Hartford has 6 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 West Hartford?

Yes. 1 dealer in West Hartford has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 3 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 West Hartford have gun stores with a shooting range?

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

What larger cities near West Hartford have more gun stores?

Newington (7 dealers, about 4 miles away) and New Britain (18), Bristol (16) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.