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FFL Dealers in Charleston, WV

26 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Charleston, West Virginia · Page 1 of 2. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Charleston at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
13
Pawnbroker in Firearms
3
Manufacturer of Firearms
9
Importer of Firearms
1
SOT / NFA dealers
2
Open on weekends
6
Google rating, 6 rated dealers
4.4 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Charleston

  • FFL transfers: 4 dealers in Charleston have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 22 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 Charleston →
  • Selling or pawning: 3 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Charleston →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

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 Charleston: common questions

How many gun stores are in Charleston, WV?

Charleston has 26 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 13 Type 01 retail dealers, 9 Type 07 manufacturers and 3 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 2 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 4 dealers in Charleston have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 22 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 Charleston?

3 licensed firearms pawnbrokers (ATF Type 02) in Charleston 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 Charleston have more gun stores?

Elkview (12 dealers, about 8 miles away) and Poca (5), Saint Albans (11) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.