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

Transfers and selling in Patterson

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Patterson has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 3 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.
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Morgan City12 dealers · 6 mi
Thibodaux8 dealers · 30 mi
New Iberia12 dealers · 37 mi
Houma25 dealers · 38 mi
Gonzales14 dealers · 43 mi

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 Patterson: common questions

How many gun stores are in Patterson, LA?

Patterson has 4 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 2 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Patterson has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 3 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.

What larger cities near Patterson have more gun stores?

Morgan City (12 dealers, about 6 miles away) and Thibodaux (8), New Iberia (12) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.