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

Transfers and selling in Horseheads

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Horseheads have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 1 other licensed dealer holds a licence type that can receive one but has 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

Elmira5 dealers · 7 mi
Bath6 dealers · 27 mi
Owego5 dealers · 29 mi
Endicott7 dealers · 40 mi
Cortland8 dealers · 43 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 Horseheads: common questions

How many gun stores are in Horseheads, NY?

Horseheads has 3 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 Horseheads?

Yes. 2 dealers in Horseheads have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 1 other licensed dealer holds a licence type that can receive one but has 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 Horseheads have more gun stores?

Elmira (5 dealers, about 7 miles away) and Bath (6), Owego (5) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.