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

Transfers and selling in Saint Albans

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Saint Albans has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 10 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 Saint Albans →
Selling or pawning: 3 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Saint Albans →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Charleston26 dealers · 12 mi
Elkview12 dealers · 19 mi
Parkersburg12 dealers · 63 mi
Princeton12 dealers · 81 mi
Buckhannon12 dealers · 95 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 Saint Albans: common questions

How many gun stores are in Saint Albans, WV?

Saint Albans has 11 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 5 Type 01 retail dealers, 3 Type 07 manufacturers and 3 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Saint Albans?

Yes. 1 dealer in Saint Albans has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 10 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 Saint Albans?

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

Charleston (26 dealers, about 12 miles away) and Elkview (12), Parkersburg (12) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.