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

Transfers and selling in Carthage

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Carthage has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 9 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 Carthage →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Marshall27 dealers · 26 mi
Henderson12 dealers · 26 mi
Kilgore18 dealers · 31 mi
Longview41 dealers · 32 mi
Nacogdoches36 dealers · 43 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 Carthage: common questions

How many gun stores are in Carthage, TX?

Carthage has 10 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 7 Type 01 retail dealers, 3 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Carthage has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 9 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 Carthage have more gun stores?

Marshall (27 dealers, about 26 miles away) and Henderson (12), Kilgore (18) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.