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

Transfers and selling in Covington

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Covington has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 6 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 Covington →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Roanoke25 dealers · 35 mi
Vinton9 dealers · 36 mi
Bedford14 dealers · 39 mi
Christiansburg12 dealers · 50 mi
Lynchburg32 dealers · 52 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 Covington: common questions

How many gun stores are in Covington, VA?

Covington has 8 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 6 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Covington has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 6 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.

What larger cities near Covington have more gun stores?

Roanoke (25 dealers, about 35 miles away) and Vinton (9), Bedford (14) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.