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

Transfers and selling in Richlands

FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Richlands have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 10 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 Richlands →
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

Jacksonville41 dealers · 9 mi
Kinston16 dealers · 25 mi
New Bern24 dealers · 32 mi
Goldsboro21 dealers · 43 mi
Wilmington50 dealers · 48 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 Richlands: common questions

How many gun stores are in Richlands, NC?

Richlands has 14 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 6 Type 01 retail dealers, 7 Type 07 manufacturers and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker, including 2 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 3 dealers in Richlands have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 10 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.

Where can I sell or pawn a gun in Richlands?

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

Jacksonville (41 dealers, about 9 miles away) and Kinston (16), New Bern (24) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.