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

Transfers and selling in Sparta

FFL transfers: 5 dealers in Sparta have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 8 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 Sparta →
Selling or pawning: 1 licensed pawnbroker can buy or pawn a firearm.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Cookeville28 dealers · 16 mi
Crossville24 dealers · 23 mi
Mcminnville15 dealers · 26 mi
Lebanon25 dealers · 53 mi
Murfreesboro32 dealers · 54 mi

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 Sparta: common questions

How many gun stores are in Sparta, TN?

Sparta has 14 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 9 Type 01 retail dealers, 4 Type 07 manufacturers and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 5 dealers in Sparta have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 8 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 Sparta?

1 licensed firearms pawnbroker (ATF Type 02) in Sparta 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 Sparta have more gun stores?

Cookeville (28 dealers, about 16 miles away) and Crossville (24), Mcminnville (15) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.