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

Transfers and selling in Dover

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Dover have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 4 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. See transfer dealers in Dover →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

York39 dealers · 8 mi
Dillsburg7 dealers · 11 mi
Spring Grove9 dealers · 12 mi
New Cumberland7 dealers · 14 mi
Red Lion10 dealers · 15 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 Dover: common questions

How many gun stores are in Dover, PA?

Dover has 6 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 2 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Dover have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 4 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 Dover have more gun stores?

York (39 dealers, about 8 miles away) and Dillsburg (7), Spring Grove (9) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.