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

Transfers and selling in Punta Gorda

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Punta Gorda have confirmed they accept 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 Punta Gorda →
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

Port Charlotte26 dealers · 13 mi
Cape Coral61 dealers · 19 mi
Fort Myers60 dealers · 24 mi
Venice30 dealers · 30 mi
Sarasota79 dealers · 44 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 Punta Gorda: common questions

How many gun stores are in Punta Gorda, FL?

Punta Gorda has 20 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 12 Type 01 retail dealers, 7 Type 07 manufacturers and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Punta Gorda?

Yes. 2 dealers in Punta Gorda have confirmed they accept 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 Punta Gorda?

1 licensed firearms pawnbroker (ATF Type 02) in Punta Gorda 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 Punta Gorda have more gun stores?

Port Charlotte (26 dealers, about 13 miles away) and Cape Coral (61), Fort Myers (60) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.