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

Transfers and selling in Newport News

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Newport News has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 9 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 Newport News →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Hampton15 dealers · 7 mi
Norfolk24 dealers · 19 mi
Williamsburg15 dealers · 21 mi
Suffolk21 dealers · 25 mi
Chesapeake32 dealers · 25 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 Newport News: common questions

How many gun stores are in Newport News, VA?

Newport News has 10 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 6 Type 01 retail dealers, 4 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 2 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Newport News?

Yes. 1 dealer in Newport News has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 9 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.

Does Newport News have gun stores with a shooting range?

1 licensed dealer in Newport News operates a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Newport News have more gun stores?

Hampton (15 dealers, about 7 miles away) and Norfolk (24), Williamsburg (15) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.