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

Transfers and selling in Sims

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

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Kenly8 dealers · 4 mi
Wilson11 dealers · 10 mi
Zebulon8 dealers · 15 mi
Wendell6 dealers · 16 mi
Clayton15 dealers · 19 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 Sims: common questions

How many gun stores are in Sims, NC?

Sims has 5 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 2 Type 01 retail dealers, 3 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Possibly. 5 licensed dealers in Sims 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 Sims have more gun stores?

Kenly (8 dealers, about 4 miles away) and Wilson (11), Zebulon (8) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.