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FFL Dealers in Sarasota, FL

79 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Sarasota, Florida · Page 1 of 4. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Sarasota at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
30
Pawnbroker in Firearms
6
Manufacturer of Firearms
35
Importer of Firearms
5
Manufacturer of Destructive Devices
1
Importer of Destructive Devices
2
SOT / NFA dealers
9
With a shooting range
4
Open on weekends
6
Google rating, 6 rated dealers
4.4 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Sarasota

  • FFL transfers: 6 dealers in Sarasota have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 70 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 Sarasota →
  • Selling or pawning: 6 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Sarasota →

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 Sarasota: common questions

How many gun stores are in Sarasota, FL?

Sarasota has 79 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 30 Type 01 retail dealers, 35 Type 07 manufacturers and 6 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 9 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 6 dealers in Sarasota have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 70 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 Sarasota?

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

Does Sarasota have gun stores with a shooting range?

4 licensed dealers in Sarasota operate a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Sarasota have more gun stores?

Tampa (113 dealers, about 47 miles away) and Orlando (151), Miami (124) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.