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

Transfers and selling in Alderson

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Alderson have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 3 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 Alderson →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Lewisburg8 dealers · 12 mi
Beckley11 dealers · 30 mi
Princeton12 dealers · 35 mi
Summersville11 dealers · 40 mi
Bluefield11 dealers · 44 mi

Buying a gun in West Virginia

West Virginia follows the federal baseline: a licensed dealer runs the NICS background check on ATF Form 4473 and there is no state waiting period or purchase permit for most buyers.

State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in Alderson: common questions

How many gun stores are in Alderson, WV?

Alderson has 5 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Alderson have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 3 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.

What larger cities near Alderson have more gun stores?

Lewisburg (8 dealers, about 12 miles away) and Beckley (11), Princeton (12) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.