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

Transfers and selling in Covington

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Covington has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 11 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 Covington →
Selling or pawning: 4 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Covington →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Florence13 dealers · 8 mi
Frankfort18 dealers · 63 mi
Lexington47 dealers · 71 mi
Lawrenceburg14 dealers · 75 mi
Winchester16 dealers · 75 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 Covington: common questions

How many gun stores are in Covington, KY?

Covington has 12 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 5 Type 01 retail dealers, 3 Type 07 manufacturers and 4 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Covington has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 11 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.

Where can I sell or pawn a gun in Covington?

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

What larger cities near Covington have more gun stores?

Florence (13 dealers, about 8 miles away) and Frankfort (18), Lexington (47) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.