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

Transfers and selling in Abilene

FFL transfers: 4 dealers in Abilene have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 46 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy; 2 stores do not accept transfers. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. See transfer dealers in Abilene →
Selling or pawning: 8 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Abilene →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

San Angelo54 dealers · 81 mi
Weatherford56 dealers · 115 mi
Fort Worth176 dealers · 140 mi
Midland89 dealers · 142 mi
Lubbock73 dealers · 147 mi

Buying a gun in Texas

Texas follows the federal baseline: a licensed dealer runs the NICS background check on ATF Form 4473 and there is no state waiting period or purchase permit for most buyers.

State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in Abilene: common questions

How many gun stores are in Abilene, TX?

Abilene has 52 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 28 Type 01 retail dealers, 15 Type 07 manufacturers and 8 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 5 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 4 dealers in Abilene have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 46 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy; 2 stores do 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 Abilene?

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

Does Abilene have gun stores with a shooting range?

2 licensed dealers in Abilene operate a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Abilene have more gun stores?

San Angelo (54 dealers, about 81 miles away) and Weatherford (56), Fort Worth (176) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.