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FFL Dealers in Tacoma, WA

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

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FFL dealers in Tacoma at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
12
Pawnbroker in Firearms
9
Manufacturer of Firearms
12
Importer of Destructive Devices
2
SOT / NFA dealers
3
Open on weekends
4
Google rating, 6 rated dealers
4.6 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Tacoma

  • FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Tacoma have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 30 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 Tacoma →
  • Selling or pawning: 9 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Tacoma →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

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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 Tacoma: common questions

How many gun stores are in Tacoma, WA?

Tacoma has 35 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 12 Type 01 retail dealers, 12 Type 07 manufacturers and 9 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 3 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 3 dealers in Tacoma have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 30 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 Tacoma?

9 licensed firearms pawnbrokers (ATF Type 02) in Tacoma 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 Tacoma have more gun stores?

Lakewood (13 dealers, about 5 miles away) and Puyallup (16), Federal Way (8) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.