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

Transfers and selling in Canaan

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

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Lebanon7 dealers · 10 mi
Newport6 dealers · 22 mi
Claremont7 dealers · 27 mi
Laconia5 dealers · 28 mi
Moultonborough5 dealers · 29 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 Canaan: common questions

How many gun stores are in Canaan, NH?

Canaan has 4 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 3 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

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

Lebanon (7 dealers, about 10 miles away) and Newport (6), Claremont (7) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.