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

Transfers and selling in Rochester

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Rochester 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 Rochester →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

New Castle20 dealers · 20 mi
Butler24 dealers · 21 mi
Pittsburgh45 dealers · 22 mi
Slippery Rock7 dealers · 25 mi
Bethel Park7 dealers · 29 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 Rochester: common questions

How many gun stores are in Rochester, PA?

Rochester has 6 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 2 Type 01 retail dealers, 3 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 Rochester?

Yes. 2 dealers in Rochester 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 Rochester have more gun stores?

New Castle (20 dealers, about 20 miles away) and Butler (24), Pittsburgh (45) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.