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

Transfers and selling in Gastonia

FFL transfers: 4 dealers in Gastonia have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 14 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 Gastonia →
Selling or pawning: 5 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Gastonia →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Lincolnton22 dealers · 17 mi
Charlotte72 dealers · 19 mi
Shelby24 dealers · 21 mi
Mooresville46 dealers · 30 mi
Concord40 dealers · 35 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 Gastonia: common questions

How many gun stores are in Gastonia, NC?

Gastonia has 18 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 7 Type 01 retail dealers, 6 Type 07 manufacturers and 5 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 4 dealers in Gastonia have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 14 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 Gastonia?

5 licensed firearms pawnbrokers (ATF Type 02) in Gastonia 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 Gastonia have more gun stores?

Lincolnton (22 dealers, about 17 miles away) and Charlotte (72), Shelby (24) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.