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

Transfers and selling in Horse Shoe

FFL transfers: 5 licensed dealers in Horse Shoe 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 Horse Shoe →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Hendersonville29 dealers · 6 mi
Fletcher21 dealers · 8 mi
Pisgah Forest10 dealers · 8 mi
Brevard8 dealers · 16 mi
Candler10 dealers · 16 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 Horse Shoe: common questions

How many gun stores are in Horse Shoe, NC?

Horse Shoe has 5 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 3 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Horse Shoe?

Possibly. 5 licensed dealers in Horse Shoe 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 Horse Shoe have more gun stores?

Hendersonville (29 dealers, about 6 miles away) and Fletcher (21), Pisgah Forest (10) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.