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FFL Dealers in Wilmington, NC

49 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Wilmington, North Carolina · Page 1 of 3. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Wilmington at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
30
Pawnbroker in Firearms
6
Manufacturer of Firearms
13
SOT / NFA dealers
10
With a shooting range
4
Open on weekends
5
Google rating, 6 rated dealers
4.5 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Wilmington

  • FFL transfers: 7 dealers in Wilmington have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 41 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 Wilmington →
  • Selling or pawning: 6 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Wilmington →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

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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 Wilmington: common questions

How many gun stores are in Wilmington, NC?

Wilmington has 49 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 30 Type 01 retail dealers, 13 Type 07 manufacturers and 6 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 10 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 7 dealers in Wilmington have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 41 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 Wilmington?

6 licensed firearms pawnbrokers (ATF Type 02) in Wilmington can legally buy or pawn a firearm. Bring a government-issued photo ID; the pawnbroker logs the firearm into their federally required records.

Does Wilmington have gun stores with a shooting range?

4 licensed dealers in Wilmington operate a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Wilmington have more gun stores?

Fayetteville (52 dealers, about 83 miles away) and Raleigh (56), Greensboro (53) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.