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FFL Dealers in Charlotte, NC

72 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Charlotte, North Carolina · Page 1 of 3. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Charlotte at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
37
Pawnbroker in Firearms
9
Manufacturer of Firearms
25
Importer of Firearms
1
SOT / NFA dealers
11
With a shooting range
4

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

Transfers and selling in Charlotte

  • FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Charlotte has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 71 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 Charlotte →
  • Selling or pawning: 9 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Charlotte →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

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 Charlotte: common questions

How many gun stores are in Charlotte, NC?

Charlotte has 72 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 37 Type 01 retail dealers, 25 Type 07 manufacturers and 9 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 11 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Charlotte has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 71 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.

Where can I sell or pawn a gun in Charlotte?

9 licensed firearms pawnbrokers (ATF Type 02) in Charlotte can legally buy or pawn a firearm. Bring a government-issued photo ID; the pawnbroker logs the firearm into their federally required records.

Does Charlotte have gun stores with a shooting range?

4 licensed dealers in Charlotte operate a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Charlotte have more gun stores?

Belmont (8 dealers, about 11 miles away) and Mint Hill (9), Matthews (18) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.