FFL Statistics & Analytics
Comprehensive data on Federal Firearms License holders across the United States, sourced from official ATF records.
76,682
Active FFLs
55
States & Territories
16,539
Cities Covered
1,394
Avg per State
License Types
Type 01 Dealers make up 59% of all FFLs. These are traditional retail gun stores authorized to sell firearms to the public and conduct FFL transfers.
01
Dealer in Firearms
45,431
59.2%
07
Manufacturer of Firearms
22,637
29.5%
02
Pawnbroker in Firearms
5,857
7.6%
08
Importer of Firearms
1,715
2.2%
10
Manufacturer of Destructive Devices
560
0.7%
11
Importer of Destructive Devices
320
0.4%
09
Dealer in Destructive Devices
142
0.2%
06
Manufacturer of Ammunition
20
0.0%
Quick Insights
Most FFLs
Texas
8,320
10.9% of total
License Distribution
45,431
Dealers
22,637
Manufacturers
5,857
Pawnbrokers
FFLs by State
Sorted by count
Top 25 Cities
Data sourced from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Federal Firearms License database. Statistics reflect currently active license holders and are updated periodically.
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