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

Transfers and selling in Rio Grande City

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Rio Grande City have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 11 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 Rio Grande City →
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

Mcallen22 dealers · 37 mi
Edinburg25 dealers · 40 mi
Harlingen27 dealers · 71 mi
Brownsville28 dealers · 88 mi
Laredo78 dealers · 91 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 Rio Grande City: common questions

How many gun stores are in Rio Grande City, TX?

Rio Grande City has 14 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 10 Type 01 retail dealers, 3 Type 07 manufacturers and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker, including 4 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Rio Grande City?

Yes. 2 dealers in Rio Grande City have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 11 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 Rio Grande City?

1 licensed firearms pawnbroker (ATF Type 02) in Rio Grande City 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 Rio Grande City have more gun stores?

Mcallen (22 dealers, about 37 miles away) and Edinburg (25), Harlingen (27) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.