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FFL Dealers in Chester, MD

3 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Chester, Maryland. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Chester at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
3
SOT / NFA dealers
1
Open on weekends
2
Google rating, 2 rated dealers
4.7 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Chester

  • FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Chester has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 2 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

Buying a gun in Maryland

  • Purchase permit: HQL required — handguns.
  • Waiting period: 7 days — handguns and certain rifles.
  • Magazine capacity limit: 10 rounds.
State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in Chester: common questions

How many gun stores are in Chester, MD?

Chester has 3 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 3 Type 01 retail dealers, 0 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Chester has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 2 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 Chester have more gun stores?

Queenstown (6 dealers, about 6 miles away) and Centreville (10), Easton (13) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.