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

Transfers and selling in Charles City

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Charles City has confirmed it accepts 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.
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Williamsburg15 dealers · 14 mi
Chester9 dealers · 23 mi
Gloucester6 dealers · 24 mi
Mechanicsville18 dealers · 26 mi
South Chesterfield8 dealers · 27 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 Charles City: common questions

How many gun stores are in Charles City, VA?

Charles City has 4 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 1 Type 01 retail dealer, 3 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Charles City has confirmed it accepts 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 Charles City have more gun stores?

Williamsburg (15 dealers, about 14 miles away) and Chester (9), Gloucester (6) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.