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

Transfers and selling in Hopkinsville

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Hopkinsville has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 14 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 Hopkinsville →
Selling or pawning: 4 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Hopkinsville →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Bowling Green30 dealers · 57 mi
Owensboro22 dealers · 63 mi
Paducah23 dealers · 66 mi
Elizabethtown21 dealers · 105 mi
Louisville87 dealers · 134 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 Hopkinsville: common questions

How many gun stores are in Hopkinsville, KY?

Hopkinsville has 16 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 7 Type 01 retail dealers, 5 Type 07 manufacturers and 4 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 2 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Hopkinsville has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 14 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 Hopkinsville?

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

Does Hopkinsville have gun stores with a shooting range?

1 licensed dealer in Hopkinsville operates a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Hopkinsville have more gun stores?

Bowling Green (30 dealers, about 57 miles away) and Owensboro (22), Paducah (23) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.