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

Transfers and selling in Live Oak

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Live Oak has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 17 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy; 1 store does not accept transfers. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. See transfer dealers in Live Oak →
Selling or pawning: 3 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Live Oak →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Lake City31 dealers · 22 mi
Gainesville28 dealers · 57 mi
Orange Park30 dealers · 76 mi
Tallahassee58 dealers · 76 mi
Jacksonville166 dealers · 82 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 Live Oak: common questions

How many gun stores are in Live Oak, FL?

Live Oak has 19 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 13 Type 01 retail dealers, 3 Type 07 manufacturers and 3 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 2 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Live Oak?

Yes. 1 dealer in Live Oak has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 17 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy; 1 store does not accept transfers. 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 Live Oak?

3 licensed firearms pawnbrokers (ATF Type 02) in Live Oak 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 Live Oak have more gun stores?

Lake City (31 dealers, about 22 miles away) and Gainesville (28), Orange Park (30) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.