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

Transfers and selling in Hampstead

FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Hampstead have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 6 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 Hampstead →
Selling or pawning: 1 licensed pawnbroker can buy or pawn a firearm.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Wilmington50 dealers · 15 mi
Leland12 dealers · 24 mi
Jacksonville41 dealers · 31 mi
Richlands14 dealers · 35 mi
Mount Olive10 dealers · 58 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 Hampstead: common questions

How many gun stores are in Hampstead, NC?

Hampstead has 9 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 6 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker.

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

Yes. 3 dealers in Hampstead have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 6 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 Hampstead?

1 licensed firearms pawnbroker (ATF Type 02) in Hampstead 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 Hampstead have more gun stores?

Wilmington (50 dealers, about 15 miles away) and Leland (12), Jacksonville (41) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.