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

Transfers and selling in Bedford

FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Bedford 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 Bedford →
Selling or pawning: 2 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Bedford →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Bloomington27 dealers · 21 mi
Seymour20 dealers · 32 mi
Terre Haute30 dealers · 64 mi
Indianapolis56 dealers · 65 mi
Evansville32 dealers · 83 mi

Buying a gun in Indiana

Indiana follows the federal baseline: a licensed dealer runs the NICS background check on ATF Form 4473 and there is no state waiting period or purchase permit for most buyers.

State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in Bedford: common questions

How many gun stores are in Bedford, IN?

Bedford has 19 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 9 Type 01 retail dealers, 8 Type 07 manufacturers and 2 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 3 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 3 dealers in Bedford 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 Bedford?

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

Does Bedford have gun stores with a shooting range?

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

What larger cities near Bedford have more gun stores?

Bloomington (27 dealers, about 21 miles away) and Seymour (20), Terre Haute (30) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.