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

Transfers and selling in Catawba

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Catawba 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 Catawba →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Newton7 dealers · 9 mi
Troutman6 dealers · 9 mi
Conover9 dealers · 9 mi
Statesville24 dealers · 13 mi
Denver13 dealers · 13 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 Catawba: common questions

How many gun stores are in Catawba, NC?

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

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Catawba 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 Catawba have more gun stores?

Newton (7 dealers, about 9 miles away) and Troutman (6), Conover (9) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.