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

Transfers and selling in Ellicott City

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Ellicott City has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 4 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 Ellicott City →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Baltimore23 dealers · 12 mi
Glen Burnie9 dealers · 12 mi
Sykesville8 dealers · 13 mi
Pasadena11 dealers · 17 mi
Cockeysville6 dealers · 18 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 Ellicott City: common questions

How many gun stores are in Ellicott City, MD?

Ellicott City 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 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Ellicott City?

Yes. 1 dealer in Ellicott City has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 4 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 Ellicott City have more gun stores?

Baltimore (23 dealers, about 12 miles away) and Glen Burnie (9), Sykesville (8) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.