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FFL Dealers in Charlottesville, VA

12 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Charlottesville, Virginia. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Charlottesville at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
5
Pawnbroker in Firearms
2
Manufacturer of Firearms
3
Dealer in Destructive Devices
1
Manufacturer of Destructive Devices
1
SOT / NFA dealers
2
Google rating, 1 rated dealer
4.9 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Charlottesville

  • FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Charlottesville have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 7 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 Charlottesville →
  • Selling or pawning: 2 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Charlottesville →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

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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 Charlottesville: common questions

How many gun stores are in Charlottesville, VA?

Charlottesville has 12 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 5 Type 01 retail dealers, 3 Type 07 manufacturers and 2 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 2 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Charlottesville have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 7 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 Charlottesville?

2 licensed firearms pawnbrokers (ATF Type 02) in Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville have more gun stores?

Harrisonburg (14 dealers, about 33 miles away) and Culpeper (15), Spotsylvania (14) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.