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

Transfers and selling in Columbia

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Columbia has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 2 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.
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Mount Joy8 dealers · 6 mi
Lancaster15 dealers · 8 mi
Red Lion10 dealers · 11 mi
Elizabethtown9 dealers · 11 mi
Lititz8 dealers · 13 mi

Buying a gun in Pennsylvania

Point-of-contact state: the dealer runs your background check through the state system rather than NICS directly.

State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in Columbia: common questions

How many gun stores are in Columbia, PA?

Columbia 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 Columbia?

Yes. 1 dealer in Columbia has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 2 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.

What larger cities near Columbia have more gun stores?

Mount Joy (8 dealers, about 6 miles away) and Lancaster (15), Red Lion (10) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.