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

Transfers and selling in Gulfport

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Gulfport have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 9 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 Gulfport →
Selling or pawning: 4 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Gulfport →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Lucedale18 dealers · 43 mi
Hattiesburg27 dealers · 61 mi
Columbia14 dealers · 72 mi
Laurel15 dealers · 90 mi
Brookhaven16 dealers · 112 mi

Buying a gun in Mississippi

Mississippi follows the federal baseline: a licensed dealer runs the NICS background check on ATF Form 4473 and there is no state waiting period or purchase permit for most buyers.

State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in Gulfport: common questions

How many gun stores are in Gulfport, MS?

Gulfport has 12 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 6 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 4 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 2 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Gulfport have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 9 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.

Where can I sell or pawn a gun in Gulfport?

4 licensed firearms pawnbrokers (ATF Type 02) in Gulfport can legally buy or pawn a firearm. Bring a government-issued photo ID; the pawnbroker logs the firearm into their federally required records.

What larger cities near Gulfport have more gun stores?

Lucedale (18 dealers, about 43 miles away) and Hattiesburg (27), Columbia (14) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.