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

Transfers and selling in Amherst

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

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Lynchburg32 dealers · 17 mi
Appomattox7 dealers · 17 mi
Forest8 dealers · 21 mi
Lexington8 dealers · 28 mi
Bedford14 dealers · 32 mi

Buying a gun in Virginia

Point-of-contact state: the dealer runs your background check through the state system rather than NICS directly.

State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in Amherst: common questions

How many gun stores are in Amherst, VA?

Amherst has 6 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 5 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 3 dealers in Amherst have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 3 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.

What larger cities near Amherst have more gun stores?

Lynchburg (32 dealers, about 17 miles away) and Appomattox (7), Forest (8) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.