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

Transfers and selling in Amsterdam

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Amsterdam have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 2 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy; 1 store does not accept transfers. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. See transfer dealers in Amsterdam →
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 · 17 mi
Albany6 dealers · 26 mi
Queensbury9 dealers · 37 mi
Ilion7 dealers · 45 mi
Catskill8 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 Amsterdam: common questions

How many gun stores are in Amsterdam, NY?

Amsterdam has 5 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Amsterdam have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 2 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy; 1 store does not accept transfers. 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 Amsterdam have more gun stores?

Schenectady (7 dealers, about 17 miles away) and Albany (6), Queensbury (9) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.