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

Transfers and selling in Key West

FFL transfers: 10 licensed dealers in Key West 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 Key West →
Selling or pawning: 2 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Key West →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Homestead13 dealers · 103 mi
Naples59 dealers · 113 mi
Doral13 dealers · 122 mi
Miami124 dealers · 122 mi
Hialeah30 dealers · 128 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 Key West: common questions

How many gun stores are in Key West, FL?

Key West has 10 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 4 Type 07 manufacturers and 2 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 3 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Key West?

Possibly. 10 licensed dealers in Key West 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 Key West?

2 licensed firearms pawnbrokers (ATF Type 02) in Key West 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 Key West have more gun stores?

Homestead (13 dealers, about 103 miles away) and Naples (59), Doral (13) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.