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FFL Dealers in Sanford, FL

22 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Sanford, Florida. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Sanford at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
11
Pawnbroker in Firearms
2
Manufacturer of Firearms
7
Importer of Firearms
1
Manufacturer of Destructive Devices
1
SOT / NFA dealers
2
With a shooting range
1
Open on weekends
8
Google rating, 9 rated dealers
4.6 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Sanford

  • FFL transfers: 5 dealers in Sanford have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 15 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 Sanford →
  • Selling or pawning: 2 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Sanford →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

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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 Sanford: common questions

How many gun stores are in Sanford, FL?

Sanford has 22 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 11 Type 01 retail dealers, 7 Type 07 manufacturers and 2 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 2 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 5 dealers in Sanford have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 15 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 Sanford?

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

Does Sanford have gun stores with a shooting range?

1 licensed dealer in Sanford operates a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Sanford have more gun stores?

Longwood (28 dealers, about 8 miles away) and Apopka (26), Deland (25) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.