There are numerous online resources for finding local firearm dealers. A simple Internet search by consumers who want to buy their firearms and ammunition from a local gun store will produce many useful links to point them in the right direction.
Below are some popular online resources for finding local gun stores:
FFL Gun Dealers: This top site, considered the largest database of gun dealers on the Internet, is a gun shop directory that allows users to search a comprehensive list of gun stores by state. Once the state has been selected, the user can then refine their search by ZIP code, which results in a pared down list of local gun stores. FFL Gun Dealers provides a link to geographical information for each store listed as well as addresses and phone numbers. The site also provides additional information about Federal Firearms Licenses, online gun auctions, and regulations regarding the delivery of shipped firearms.
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Local Fire Arms: This online resource lists gun stores by state to help consumers find local gun stores by providing a "national, community-by-community directory." Once a state and city are selected, the site provides full contact information for the gun stores listed and an option to get directions to the location. The site can also direct users to firearms smiths for gun repair. In addition, the site also provides links to online gun
-related shopping opportunities on the auction site eBay and allows users to refine their search options by common gun- and accessories-related brands.
Gun-Shop-Finder: This site assists users that are looking for "guns for hunting, law enforcement, or home protection" and states that they "have the stores that will help you find the handguns, rifles, shotguns, targets, ammunition, and accessories you need." Users can input a local address and the Gun Shop Finder will locate a gun store near that address. Alternatively, users can simply select from a state and city menu to achieve similar results. As with most online resources, the site provides contact information as well as geographical distances.
Gun stores must hold a Federal Firearms License, and they are bound by federal, state, and local gun laws. Choosing to purchase firearms from a local gun store rather than an online retailer can provide benefits to the consumer in that they can easily obtain state and local gun regulation information. In addition, the advice of gun store dealers who can assist in firearm selection as well as in the often highly regulated purchase process can serve to increase consumer satisfaction.
This article does not constitute legal advice. Check the current gun laws of your state and destination before travel.
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