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

Transfers and selling in Benton

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Benton has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 10 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 Benton →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Murray16 dealers · 18 mi
Paducah23 dealers · 20 mi
Hopkinsville16 dealers · 49 mi
Owensboro22 dealers · 89 mi
Bowling Green30 dealers · 105 mi

Buying a gun in Kentucky

Kentucky 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 Benton: common questions

How many gun stores are in Benton, KY?

Benton has 12 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 9 Type 01 retail dealers, 3 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Benton has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 10 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.

What larger cities near Benton have more gun stores?

Murray (16 dealers, about 18 miles away) and Paducah (23), Hopkinsville (16) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.