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

Transfers and selling in La Plata

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in La Plata has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 6 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 La Plata →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Waldorf17 dealers · 9 mi
Mechanicsville10 dealers · 17 mi
Prince Frederick10 dealers · 22 mi
Leonardtown12 dealers · 26 mi
Lexington Park9 dealers · 36 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 La Plata: common questions

How many gun stores are in La Plata, MD?

La Plata has 8 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 4 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 La Plata?

Yes. 1 dealer in La Plata has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 6 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.

What larger cities near La Plata have more gun stores?

Waldorf (17 dealers, about 9 miles away) and Mechanicsville (10), Prince Frederick (10) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.