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

Transfers and selling in Rockville

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Rockville have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 11 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 Rockville →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Gaithersburg16 dealers · 6 mi
Frederick22 dealers · 26 mi
Baltimore23 dealers · 33 mi
Waldorf17 dealers · 34 mi
Westminster18 dealers · 34 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 Rockville: common questions

How many gun stores are in Rockville, MD?

Rockville has 14 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 7 Type 01 retail dealers, 5 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 4 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Rockville have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 11 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 Rockville have more gun stores?

Gaithersburg (16 dealers, about 6 miles away) and Frederick (22), Baltimore (23) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.