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

Transfers and selling in Palestine

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Palestine 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; 1 store does not accept transfers. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. See transfer dealers in Palestine →
Selling or pawning: 2 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Palestine →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Athens18 dealers · 32 mi
Tyler56 dealers · 41 mi
Nacogdoches36 dealers · 57 mi
Lufkin22 dealers · 60 mi
Kilgore18 dealers · 62 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 Palestine: common questions

How many gun stores are in Palestine, TX?

Palestine has 15 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 6 Type 01 retail dealers, 7 Type 07 manufacturers and 2 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Palestine 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; 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 Palestine?

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

Athens (18 dealers, about 32 miles away) and Tyler (56), Nacogdoches (36) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.