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

Transfers and selling in Forest

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Forest have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 6 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 Forest →
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 · 5 mi
Bedford14 dealers · 13 mi
Vinton9 dealers · 32 mi
Roanoke25 dealers · 36 mi
Danville20 dealers · 53 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 Forest: common questions

How many gun stores are in Forest, VA?

Forest has 8 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 5 Type 01 retail dealers, 3 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Forest have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 6 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 Forest have more gun stores?

Lynchburg (32 dealers, about 5 miles away) and Bedford (14), Vinton (9) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.