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

Transfers and selling in Bedford

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Bedford 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 Bedford →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Goffstown6 dealers · 4 mi
Manchester21 dealers · 4 mi
Merrimack7 dealers · 6 mi
Londonderry10 dealers · 7 mi
Hooksett9 dealers · 9 mi

Buying a gun in New Hampshire

New Hampshire 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 Bedford: common questions

How many gun stores are in Bedford, NH?

Bedford has 5 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Bedford 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 Bedford have more gun stores?

Goffstown (6 dealers, about 4 miles away) and Manchester (21), Merrimack (7) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.