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

Transfers and selling in New Castle

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in New Castle 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

Newark11 dealers · 7 mi
Wilmington14 dealers · 7 mi
Hockessin5 dealers · 10 mi
Middletown7 dealers · 13 mi
Dover5 dealers · 36 mi

Buying a gun in Delaware

Purchase permit: Handgun Qualified Purchaser Permit — handguns.
Magazine capacity limit: 17 rounds.

State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in New Castle: common questions

How many gun stores are in New Castle, DE?

New Castle has 4 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 0 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in New Castle?

Yes. 1 dealer in New Castle 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.

What larger cities near New Castle have more gun stores?

Newark (11 dealers, about 7 miles away) and Wilmington (14), Hockessin (5) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.