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

Transfers and selling in Surf City

FFL transfers: 3 licensed dealers in Surf City hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee.
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Hampstead9 dealers · 9 mi
Sneads Ferry5 dealers · 11 mi
Rocky Point5 dealers · 18 mi
Wilmington50 dealers · 23 mi
Jacksonville41 dealers · 23 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 Surf City: common questions

How many gun stores are in Surf City, NC?

Surf City has 3 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 2 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Surf City?

Possibly. 3 licensed dealers in Surf City 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 Surf City have more gun stores?

Hampstead (9 dealers, about 9 miles away) and Sneads Ferry (5), Rocky Point (5) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.