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FFL Dealers in Gainesville, FL

28 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Gainesville, Florida · Page 1 of 2. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Gainesville at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
15
Pawnbroker in Firearms
4
Manufacturer of Firearms
7
Importer of Firearms
2
SOT / NFA dealers
2
Open on weekends
4
Google rating, 6 rated dealers
4.5 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Gainesville

  • FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Gainesville have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 26 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 Gainesville →
  • Selling or pawning: 4 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Gainesville →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

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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 Gainesville: common questions

How many gun stores are in Gainesville, FL?

Gainesville has 28 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 15 Type 01 retail dealers, 7 Type 07 manufacturers and 4 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 2 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Gainesville have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 26 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.

Where can I sell or pawn a gun in Gainesville?

4 licensed firearms pawnbrokers (ATF Type 02) in Gainesville can legally buy or pawn a firearm. Bring a government-issued photo ID; the pawnbroker logs the firearm into their federally required records.

What larger cities near Gainesville have more gun stores?

Ocala (67 dealers, about 37 miles away) and Lake City (31), Orange Park (30) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.