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

Transfers and selling in Merritt Island

FFL transfers: 5 dealers in Merritt Island have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 13 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 Merritt Island →
Selling or pawning: 1 licensed pawnbroker can buy or pawn a firearm.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Cocoa31 dealers · 7 mi
Titusville25 dealers · 15 mi
Melbourne34 dealers · 17 mi
Palm Bay28 dealers · 25 mi
Saint Cloud33 dealers · 34 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 Merritt Island: common questions

How many gun stores are in Merritt Island, FL?

Merritt Island has 18 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 12 Type 01 retail dealers, 4 Type 07 manufacturers and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Merritt Island?

Yes. 5 dealers in Merritt Island have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 13 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 Merritt Island?

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

Does Merritt Island have gun stores with a shooting range?

2 licensed dealers in Merritt Island operate a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Merritt Island have more gun stores?

Cocoa (31 dealers, about 7 miles away) and Titusville (25), Melbourne (34) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.