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

Transfers and selling in West Haven

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in West Haven has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 4 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 West Haven →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Milford16 dealers · 5 mi
Shelton13 dealers · 9 mi
Seymour7 dealers · 9 mi
North Haven12 dealers · 9 mi
Stratford6 dealers · 11 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 Haven: common questions

How many gun stores are in West Haven, CT?

West Haven has 5 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 5 Type 01 retail dealers, 0 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in West Haven?

Yes. 1 dealer in West Haven has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 4 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 West Haven have more gun stores?

Milford (16 dealers, about 5 miles away) and Shelton (13), Seymour (7) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.