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

Transfers and selling in Madison

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Madison has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 9 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 Madison →
Selling or pawning: 2 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Madison →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Reidsville18 dealers · 12 mi
Kernersville15 dealers · 20 mi
Greensboro53 dealers · 22 mi
Winston Salem32 dealers · 28 mi
High Point29 dealers · 29 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 Madison: common questions

How many gun stores are in Madison, NC?

Madison has 10 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 7 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 2 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Madison has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 9 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 Madison?

2 licensed firearms pawnbrokers (ATF Type 02) in Madison 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 Madison have more gun stores?

Reidsville (18 dealers, about 12 miles away) and Kernersville (15), Greensboro (53) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.