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FFL Dealers in Seattle, WA

28 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Seattle, Washington · Page 1 of 2. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Seattle at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
15
Pawnbroker in Firearms
2
Manufacturer of Firearms
10
Importer of Firearms
1
SOT / NFA dealers
1
Open on weekends
3
Google rating, 4 rated dealers
4.5 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Seattle

  • FFL transfers: 7 dealers in Seattle have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 21 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 Seattle →
  • Selling or pawning: 2 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Seattle →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

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 Seattle: common questions

How many gun stores are in Seattle, WA?

Seattle has 28 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 15 Type 01 retail dealers, 10 Type 07 manufacturers and 2 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 7 dealers in Seattle have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 21 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 Seattle?

2 licensed firearms pawnbrokers (ATF Type 02) in Seattle 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 Seattle have more gun stores?

Tacoma (35 dealers, about 28 miles away) and Vancouver (41), Spokane (34) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.