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

Transfers and selling in Hawthorne

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Hawthorne has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 4 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 Hawthorne →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Gainesville28 dealers · 19 mi
Palatka13 dealers · 25 mi
Silver Springs7 dealers · 27 mi
Alachua9 dealers · 28 mi
Ocala67 dealers · 30 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 Hawthorne: common questions

How many gun stores are in Hawthorne, FL?

Hawthorne has 6 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 2 Type 01 retail dealers, 3 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Hawthorne has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 4 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 Hawthorne have more gun stores?

Gainesville (28 dealers, about 19 miles away) and Palatka (13), Silver Springs (7) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.