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

Transfers and selling in Nicholasville

FFL transfers: 4 dealers in Nicholasville have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 13 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 Nicholasville →
Selling or pawning: 4 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Nicholasville →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Lexington47 dealers · 9 mi
Somerset21 dealers · 57 mi
London22 dealers · 60 mi
Louisville87 dealers · 63 mi
Elizabethtown21 dealers · 73 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 Nicholasville: common questions

How many gun stores are in Nicholasville, KY?

Nicholasville has 18 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 7 Type 01 retail dealers, 7 Type 07 manufacturers and 4 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 3 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 4 dealers in Nicholasville have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 13 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 Nicholasville?

4 licensed firearms pawnbrokers (ATF Type 02) in Nicholasville 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 Nicholasville have more gun stores?

Lexington (47 dealers, about 9 miles away) and Somerset (21), London (22) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.