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

Transfers and selling in Lancaster

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Lancaster 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. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. See transfer dealers in Lancaster →
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 · 21 mi
Harrisburg27 dealers · 31 mi
Hanover17 dealers · 38 mi
West Chester16 dealers · 39 mi
Pottstown23 dealers · 39 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 Lancaster: common questions

How many gun stores are in Lancaster, PA?

Lancaster has 15 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 8 Type 01 retail dealers, 7 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 Lancaster?

Yes. 2 dealers in Lancaster 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. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. The receiving dealer completes the Form 4473 and background check before you take possession.

Does Lancaster have gun stores with a shooting range?

1 licensed dealer in Lancaster operates a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Lancaster have more gun stores?

York (39 dealers, about 21 miles away) and Harrisburg (27), Hanover (17) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.