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

Transfers and selling in Franklin

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Franklin have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 16 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 Franklin →
Selling or pawning: 4 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Franklin →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Murphy20 dealers · 39 mi
Hendersonville29 dealers · 54 mi
Fletcher21 dealers · 55 mi
Asheville26 dealers · 55 mi
Shelby24 dealers · 104 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 Franklin: common questions

How many gun stores are in Franklin, NC?

Franklin has 19 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 13 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 4 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Franklin have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 16 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 Franklin?

4 licensed firearms pawnbrokers (ATF Type 02) in Franklin 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 Franklin have more gun stores?

Murphy (20 dealers, about 39 miles away) and Hendersonville (29), Fletcher (21) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.