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

Transfers and selling in Hanover

FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Hanover have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 13 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 Hanover →
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 · 18 mi
Harrisburg27 dealers · 36 mi
Chambersburg25 dealers · 37 mi
Pottstown23 dealers · 77 mi
Altoona20 dealers · 90 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 Hanover: common questions

How many gun stores are in Hanover, PA?

Hanover has 17 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 11 Type 01 retail dealers, 4 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 3 dealers in Hanover have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 13 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.

Does Hanover have gun stores with a shooting range?

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

What larger cities near Hanover have more gun stores?

York (39 dealers, about 18 miles away) and Harrisburg (27), Chambersburg (25) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.