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

Transfers and selling in Bristol

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Bristol 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

Goshen11 dealers · 8 mi
Elkhart26 dealers · 8 mi
New Paris5 dealers · 15 mi
Mishawaka18 dealers · 17 mi
Syracuse6 dealers · 21 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 Bristol: common questions

How many gun stores are in Bristol, IN?

Bristol has 4 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 0 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Bristol 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 Bristol have more gun stores?

Goshen (11 dealers, about 8 miles away) and Elkhart (26), New Paris (5) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.