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FFL Dealers in Houston, TX

415 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Houston, Texas · Page 1 of 18. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Houston at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
160
Pawnbroker in Firearms
119
Manufacturer of Firearms
116
Importer of Firearms
16
Manufacturer of Destructive Devices
2
Importer of Destructive Devices
2
SOT / NFA dealers
43
With a shooting range
16
Open on weekends
2
Google rating, 4 rated dealers
4.8 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Houston

  • FFL transfers: 19 dealers in Houston have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 392 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 Houston →
  • Selling or pawning: 119 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Houston →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

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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 Houston: common questions

How many gun stores are in Houston, TX?

Houston has 415 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 160 Type 01 retail dealers, 116 Type 07 manufacturers and 119 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 43 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 19 dealers in Houston have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 392 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 Houston?

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

Does Houston have gun stores with a shooting range?

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

What larger cities near Houston have more gun stores?

Stafford (17 dealers, about 13 miles away) and South Houston (8), Sugar Land (26) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.