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

Transfers and selling in Albany

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Albany have confirmed they accept 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 Albany →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Schenectady7 dealers · 9 mi
Catskill8 dealers · 33 mi
Saugerties9 dealers · 43 mi
Queensbury9 dealers · 45 mi
Kingston11 dealers · 53 mi

Buying a gun in New York

Purchase permit: License required — handguns and semi-automatic rifles.
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 Albany: common questions

How many gun stores are in Albany, NY?

Albany has 6 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 5 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Albany have confirmed they accept 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.

Does Albany have gun stores with a shooting range?

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

What larger cities near Albany have more gun stores?

Schenectady (7 dealers, about 9 miles away) and Catskill (8), Saugerties (9) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.