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

Transfers and selling in Wilkes Barre

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Wilkes Barre have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 3 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 Wilkes Barre →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Scranton7 dealers · 15 mi
Lehighton6 dealers · 30 mi
Orangeville6 dealers · 31 mi
Saylorsburg9 dealers · 34 mi
Stroudsburg11 dealers · 36 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 Wilkes Barre: common questions

How many gun stores are in Wilkes Barre, PA?

Wilkes Barre has 5 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 5 Type 01 retail dealers, 0 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Wilkes Barre?

Yes. 2 dealers in Wilkes Barre have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 3 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 Wilkes Barre have more gun stores?

Scranton (7 dealers, about 15 miles away) and Lehighton (6), Orangeville (6) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.