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

Transfers and selling in Portsmouth

FFL transfers: 4 licensed dealers in Portsmouth 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

Dover10 dealers · 11 mi
Somersworth7 dealers · 14 mi
Barrington8 dealers · 17 mi
Fremont7 dealers · 19 mi
Rochester15 dealers · 19 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 Portsmouth: common questions

How many gun stores are in Portsmouth, NH?

Portsmouth has 4 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 2 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Possibly. 4 licensed dealers in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth have more gun stores?

Dover (10 dealers, about 11 miles away) and Somersworth (7), Barrington (8) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.