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

Transfers and selling in Advance

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

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Clemmons6 dealers · 4 mi
Mocksville20 dealers · 9 mi
Winston Salem32 dealers · 12 mi
Yadkinville10 dealers · 13 mi
Lexington27 dealers · 15 mi

Buying a gun in North Carolina

North Carolina follows the federal baseline: a licensed dealer runs the NICS background check on ATF Form 4473 and there is no state waiting period or purchase permit for most buyers.

State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in Advance: common questions

How many gun stores are in Advance, NC?

Advance has 5 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 3 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Advance has confirmed it accepts 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 Advance have more gun stores?

Clemmons (6 dealers, about 4 miles away) and Mocksville (20), Winston Salem (32) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.