FFL Statistics & Analytics
Comprehensive data on Federal Firearms License holders across the United States, sourced from official ATF records.
76,431
Active FFLs
55
States & Territories
16,521
Cities Covered
1,390
Avg per State
License Types
Type 01 Dealers make up 60% of all FFLs. These are traditional retail gun stores authorized to sell firearms to the public and conduct FFL transfers.
01
Dealer in Firearms
45,774
59.9%
07
Manufacturer of Firearms
22,036
28.8%
02
Pawnbroker in Firearms
5,918
7.7%
08
Importer of Firearms
1,693
2.2%
10
Manufacturer of Destructive Devices
540
0.7%
11
Importer of Destructive Devices
306
0.4%
09
Dealer in Destructive Devices
144
0.2%
06
Manufacturer of Ammunition
20
0.0%
Quick Insights
Most FFLs
Texas
8,225
10.8% of total
License Distribution
45,774
Dealers
22,036
Manufacturers
5,918
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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