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

Transfers and selling in Hillsborough

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Hillsborough has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 4 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 Hillsborough →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Durham24 dealers · 11 mi
Mebane8 dealers · 13 mi
Henderson9 dealers · 14 mi
Graham8 dealers · 20 mi
Roxboro11 dealers · 22 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 Hillsborough: common questions

How many gun stores are in Hillsborough, NC?

Hillsborough has 6 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Hillsborough has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 4 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.

What larger cities near Hillsborough have more gun stores?

Durham (24 dealers, about 11 miles away) and Mebane (8), Henderson (9) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.