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

Transfers and selling in Mount Vernon

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Mount Vernon have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 8 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 Mount Vernon →
Selling or pawning: 1 licensed pawnbroker can buy or pawn a firearm.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Bellingham13 dealers · 27 mi
Lake Stevens12 dealers · 29 mi
Everett21 dealers · 34 mi
Snohomish24 dealers · 38 mi
Sequim12 dealers · 45 mi

Buying a gun in Washington

Waiting period: 10 days — all firearms.
Point-of-contact state: the dealer runs your background check through the state system rather than NICS directly.
Magazine capacity limit: 10 rounds.

State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in Mount Vernon: common questions

How many gun stores are in Mount Vernon, WA?

Mount Vernon has 10 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 5 Type 07 manufacturers and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker, including 3 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Mount Vernon?

Yes. 2 dealers in Mount Vernon have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 8 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.

Where can I sell or pawn a gun in Mount Vernon?

1 licensed firearms pawnbroker (ATF Type 02) in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon have more gun stores?

Bellingham (13 dealers, about 27 miles away) and Lake Stevens (12), Everett (21) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.