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

Transfers and selling in Jackson

FFL transfers: 4 dealers in Jackson have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 12 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 Jackson →
Selling or pawning: 8 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Jackson →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Brandon32 dealers · 15 mi
Vicksburg24 dealers · 37 mi
Meridian24 dealers · 89 mi
Hattiesburg27 dealers · 89 mi
Lucedale18 dealers · 141 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 Jackson: common questions

How many gun stores are in Jackson, MS?

Jackson has 16 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 5 Type 01 retail dealers, 3 Type 07 manufacturers and 8 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 4 dealers in Jackson have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 12 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.

Where can I sell or pawn a gun in Jackson?

8 licensed firearms pawnbrokers (ATF Type 02) in Jackson 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 Jackson have more gun stores?

Brandon (32 dealers, about 15 miles away) and Vicksburg (24), Meridian (24) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.