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

Transfers and selling in Charlestown

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Charlestown has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 5 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 Charlestown →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Jeffersonville14 dealers · 8 mi
Clarksville7 dealers · 9 mi
New Albany8 dealers · 12 mi
Salem10 dealers · 25 mi
Madison8 dealers · 29 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 Charlestown: common questions

How many gun stores are in Charlestown, IN?

Charlestown has 6 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 2 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Charlestown has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 5 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 Charlestown have more gun stores?

Jeffersonville (14 dealers, about 8 miles away) and Clarksville (7), New Albany (8) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.