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FFL Dealers in Lake Charles, LA

26 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Lake Charles, Louisiana · Page 1 of 2. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Lake Charles at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
14
Pawnbroker in Firearms
7
Manufacturer of Firearms
5
SOT / NFA dealers
4
With a shooting range
1
Open on weekends
4
Google rating, 5 rated dealers
3.9 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Lake Charles

  • FFL transfers: 5 dealers in Lake Charles have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 20 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 Lake Charles →
  • Selling or pawning: 7 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Lake Charles →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

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Buying a gun in Louisiana

Louisiana 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 Lake Charles: common questions

How many gun stores are in Lake Charles, LA?

Lake Charles has 26 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 14 Type 01 retail dealers, 5 Type 07 manufacturers and 7 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 4 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Lake Charles?

Yes. 5 dealers in Lake Charles have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 20 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 Lake Charles?

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

Does Lake Charles have gun stores with a shooting range?

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

What larger cities near Lake Charles have more gun stores?

Lafayette (46 dealers, about 70 miles away) and Baton Rouge (57), Shreveport (61) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.