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

Transfers and selling in Columbia

FFL transfers: 4 licensed dealers in Columbia hold a licence type that can receive one but have 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

Hertford7 dealers · 21 mi
Elizabeth City10 dealers · 28 mi
Camden10 dealers · 31 mi
Moyock9 dealers · 42 mi
Williamston11 dealers · 45 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 Columbia: common questions

How many gun stores are in Columbia, NC?

Columbia has 4 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 0 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Possibly. 4 licensed dealers in Columbia 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 Columbia have more gun stores?

Hertford (7 dealers, about 21 miles away) and Elizabeth City (10), Camden (10) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.