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

Transfers and selling in Newark

FFL transfers: 4 dealers in Newark have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 7 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 Newark →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Hockessin5 dealers · 7 mi
Wilmington14 dealers · 10 mi
Middletown7 dealers · 11 mi
Dover5 dealers · 37 mi
Milford10 dealers · 55 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 Newark: common questions

How many gun stores are in Newark, DE?

Newark has 11 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 8 Type 01 retail dealers, 3 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 4 dealers in Newark have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 7 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 Newark have more gun stores?

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