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

Transfers and selling in Dover

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Dover have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 8 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 Dover →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Rochester15 dealers · 8 mi
Manchester21 dealers · 32 mi
Nashua11 dealers · 43 mi
Keene11 dealers · 72 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 Dover: common questions

How many gun stores are in Dover, NH?

Dover has 10 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 2 Type 01 retail dealers, 7 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 2 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Dover have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 8 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.

Does Dover have gun stores with a shooting range?

1 licensed dealer in Dover operates a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Dover have more gun stores?

Rochester (15 dealers, about 8 miles away) and Manchester (21), Nashua (11) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.