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

Transfers and selling in Damascus

FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Damascus have confirmed they accept 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. See transfer dealers in Damascus →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Mount Airy7 dealers · 7 mi
Gaithersburg16 dealers · 8 mi
Frederick22 dealers · 14 mi
Rockville14 dealers · 14 mi
Sykesville8 dealers · 14 mi

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 Damascus: common questions

How many gun stores are in Damascus, MD?

Damascus has 5 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 3 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 2 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 3 dealers in Damascus have confirmed they accept 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 Damascus have more gun stores?

Mount Airy (7 dealers, about 7 miles away) and Gaithersburg (16), Frederick (22) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.