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

Transfers and selling in Elizabeth City

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Elizabeth City have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 7 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy; 1 store does not accept transfers. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. See transfer dealers in Elizabeth City →
Selling or pawning: 2 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Elizabeth City →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Williamston11 dealers · 56 mi
Washington16 dealers · 67 mi
Tarboro11 dealers · 79 mi
Greenville19 dealers · 79 mi
Rocky Mount21 dealers · 91 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 Elizabeth City: common questions

How many gun stores are in Elizabeth City, NC?

Elizabeth City has 10 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 6 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 2 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Elizabeth City?

Yes. 2 dealers in Elizabeth City have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 7 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy; 1 store does not accept transfers. 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 Elizabeth City?

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

What larger cities near Elizabeth City have more gun stores?

Williamston (11 dealers, about 56 miles away) and Washington (16), Tarboro (11) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.