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

Transfers and selling in Alden

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Alden has confirmed it accepts 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 Alden →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Lockport10 dealers · 19 mi
Hamburg16 dealers · 20 mi
Niagara Falls11 dealers · 28 mi
Rochester41 dealers · 46 mi
Webster10 dealers · 57 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 Alden: common questions

How many gun stores are in Alden, NY?

Alden has 9 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 8 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Alden has confirmed it accepts 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 Alden have gun stores with a shooting range?

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

What larger cities near Alden have more gun stores?

Lockport (10 dealers, about 19 miles away) and Hamburg (16), Niagara Falls (11) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.