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

Transfers and selling in Galveston

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Galveston have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 12 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 Galveston →
Selling or pawning: 2 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Galveston →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

League City27 dealers · 21 mi
Pearland27 dealers · 33 mi
Pasadena27 dealers · 34 mi
Baytown23 dealers · 35 mi
Angleton19 dealers · 38 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 Galveston: common questions

How many gun stores are in Galveston, TX?

Galveston has 14 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 8 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 2 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Galveston have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 12 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.

Where can I sell or pawn a gun in Galveston?

2 licensed firearms pawnbrokers (ATF Type 02) in Galveston 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 Galveston have more gun stores?

League City (27 dealers, about 21 miles away) and Pearland (27), Pasadena (27) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.