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

Transfers and selling in Valparaiso

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Valparaiso has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 3 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.
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Niceville12 dealers · 3 mi
Destin6 dealers · 9 mi
Fort Walton Beach24 dealers · 9 mi
Crestview24 dealers · 17 mi
Freeport10 dealers · 19 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 Valparaiso: common questions

How many gun stores are in Valparaiso, FL?

Valparaiso has 4 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 3 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Valparaiso has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 3 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.

What larger cities near Valparaiso have more gun stores?

Niceville (12 dealers, about 3 miles away) and Destin (6), Fort Walton Beach (24) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.