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

Transfers and selling in Spanaway

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Spanaway 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; 1 store does not accept transfers. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. See transfer dealers in Spanaway →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Puyallup16 dealers · 7 mi
Lakewood13 dealers · 9 mi
Tacoma35 dealers · 11 mi
Auburn16 dealers · 19 mi
Olympia24 dealers · 21 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 Spanaway: common questions

How many gun stores are in Spanaway, WA?

Spanaway has 9 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 5 Type 01 retail dealers, 4 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 Spanaway?

Yes. 2 dealers in Spanaway 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; 1 store does not accept transfers. 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 Spanaway have more gun stores?

Puyallup (16 dealers, about 7 miles away) and Lakewood (13), Tacoma (35) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.