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

Transfers and selling in Tonawanda

FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Tonawanda 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 Tonawanda →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Buffalo9 dealers · 4 mi
Niagara Falls11 dealers · 10 mi
Lockport10 dealers · 13 mi
Lancaster8 dealers · 13 mi
West Seneca8 dealers · 13 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 Tonawanda: common questions

How many gun stores are in Tonawanda, NY?

Tonawanda has 7 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 6 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 3 dealers in Tonawanda 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.

What larger cities near Tonawanda have more gun stores?

Buffalo (9 dealers, about 4 miles away) and Niagara Falls (11), Lockport (10) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.