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FFL Dealers in Bristol, TN

20 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Bristol, Tennessee. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Bristol at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
10
Pawnbroker in Firearms
1
Manufacturer of Firearms
9
Open on weekends
2
Google rating, 4 rated dealers
3.7 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Bristol

  • FFL transfers: 5 dealers in Bristol have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 14 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 Bristol →
  • Selling or pawning: 1 licensed pawnbroker can buy or pawn a firearm.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

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Buying a gun in Tennessee

  • 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 Bristol: common questions

How many gun stores are in Bristol, TN?

Bristol has 20 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 10 Type 01 retail dealers, 9 Type 07 manufacturers and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker.

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

Yes. 5 dealers in Bristol have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 14 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.

Where can I sell or pawn a gun in Bristol?

1 licensed firearms pawnbroker (ATF Type 02) in Bristol can legally buy or pawn a firearm. Bring a government-issued photo ID; the pawnbroker logs the firearm into their federally required records.

What larger cities near Bristol have more gun stores?

Kingsport (28 dealers, about 19 miles away) and Johnson City (27), Knoxville (85) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.