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

Transfers and selling in Alva

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Alva has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 2 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

Lehigh Acres13 dealers · 5 mi
Ft Myers9 dealers · 10 mi
Labelle7 dealers · 11 mi
North Fort Myers10 dealers · 14 mi
Fort Myers60 dealers · 15 mi

Buying a gun in Florida

Waiting period: 3 days (up to 5 days at county discretion) — all firearms.
Point-of-contact state: the dealer runs your background check through the state system rather than NICS directly.

State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in Alva: common questions

How many gun stores are in Alva, FL?

Alva has 3 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 2 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Alva has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 2 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 Alva have more gun stores?

Lehigh Acres (13 dealers, about 5 miles away) and Ft Myers (9), Labelle (7) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.