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

Transfers and selling in Providence

FFL transfers: 7 licensed dealers in Providence 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 Providence →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Cranston8 dealers · 3 mi
Warwick12 dealers · 6 mi
North Smithfield5 dealers · 14 mi
Woonsocket5 dealers · 14 mi
North Kingstown5 dealers · 14 mi

Buying a gun in Rhode Island

Waiting period: 7 days — all firearms.
Magazine capacity limit: 10 rounds.

State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in Providence: common questions

How many gun stores are in Providence, RI?

Providence has 7 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 3 Type 01 retail dealers, 4 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Possibly. 7 licensed dealers in Providence 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 Providence have more gun stores?

Cranston (8 dealers, about 3 miles away) and Warwick (12), North Smithfield (5) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.