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FFL Dealers in Sterling, VA

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

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FFL dealers in Sterling at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
6
Manufacturer of Firearms
7
Importer of Firearms
4
Manufacturer of Destructive Devices
1
Importer of Destructive Devices
1
SOT / NFA dealers
2
With a shooting range
1
Open on weekends
2
Google rating, 4 rated dealers
4.8 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Sterling

  • FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Sterling have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 15 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 Sterling →
  • Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

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 Sterling: common questions

How many gun stores are in Sterling, VA?

Sterling has 19 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 6 Type 01 retail dealers, 7 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 Sterling?

Yes. 2 dealers in Sterling have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 15 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 Sterling have gun stores with a shooting range?

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

What larger cities near Sterling have more gun stores?

Fairfax (31 dealers, about 12 miles away) and Manassas (26), Alexandria (28) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.