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

Transfers and selling in Cortland

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Cortland has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 6 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 Cortland →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Auburn10 dealers · 30 mi
Syracuse13 dealers · 31 mi
Rome9 dealers · 56 mi
Webster10 dealers · 78 mi
Rochester41 dealers · 84 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 Cortland: common questions

How many gun stores are in Cortland, NY?

Cortland has 8 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 7 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Cortland has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 6 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 Cortland have more gun stores?

Auburn (10 dealers, about 30 miles away) and Syracuse (13), Rome (9) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.