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

Transfers and selling in Elm City

FFL transfers: 3 licensed dealers in Elm City 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

Wilson11 dealers · 8 mi
Rocky Mount21 dealers · 8 mi
Tarboro11 dealers · 16 mi
Sims5 dealers · 17 mi
Kenly8 dealers · 19 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 Elm City: common questions

How many gun stores are in Elm City, NC?

Elm City has 3 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 2 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Possibly. 3 licensed dealers in Elm City 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 Elm City have more gun stores?

Wilson (11 dealers, about 8 miles away) and Rocky Mount (21), Tarboro (11) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.