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

Transfers and selling in Andover

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Andover has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 3 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

Newton5 dealers · 5 mi
Wayne9 dealers · 23 mi
Jersey City5 dealers · 36 mi
Brick6 dealers · 69 mi
Bayville5 dealers · 78 mi

Buying a gun in New Jersey

Purchase permit: FPID required — all firearms.
Waiting period: 7 days — handguns.
Point-of-contact state: the dealer runs your background check through the state system rather than NICS directly.
Magazine capacity limit: 10 rounds.

State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in Andover: common questions

How many gun stores are in Andover, NJ?

Andover 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 Andover?

Yes. 1 dealer in Andover has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 3 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 Andover have more gun stores?

Newton (5 dealers, about 5 miles away) and Wayne (9), Jersey City (5) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.