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

Transfers and selling in Port Lavaca

FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Port Lavaca have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 5 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 Port Lavaca →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Victoria51 dealers · 28 mi
Brazoria12 dealers · 70 mi
Needville11 dealers · 75 mi
Columbus12 dealers · 77 mi
Corpus Christi65 dealers · 77 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 Port Lavaca: common questions

How many gun stores are in Port Lavaca, TX?

Port Lavaca has 9 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 7 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 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 Port Lavaca?

Yes. 3 dealers in Port Lavaca have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 5 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.

What larger cities near Port Lavaca have more gun stores?

Victoria (51 dealers, about 28 miles away) and Brazoria (12), Needville (11) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.