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

Transfers and selling in Porter

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Porter have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 15 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 Porter →
Selling or pawning: 1 licensed pawnbroker can buy or pawn a firearm.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Humble25 dealers · 9 mi
Spring63 dealers · 12 mi
Conroe68 dealers · 16 mi
Cleveland22 dealers · 22 mi
Tomball30 dealers · 22 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 Porter: common questions

How many gun stores are in Porter, TX?

Porter has 18 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 12 Type 01 retail dealers, 5 Type 07 manufacturers and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Porter have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 15 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 Porter?

1 licensed firearms pawnbroker (ATF Type 02) in Porter 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 Porter have more gun stores?

Humble (25 dealers, about 9 miles away) and Spring (63), Conroe (68) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.