FFL Dealers in Dover, DE

Finding an FFL Dealer in Dover, Delaware

There are 12 federally licensed firearms dealers in Dover, DE, serving a population of 39,491. These include 6 dealers / gunsmiths, 3 pawnbrokers, 2 dealer in destructive devicess, 1 manufacturer of firearms.

Dover has 30.4 FFL dealers per 100,000 residents — near the national average of 34.4 per 100K.

When choosing an FFL dealer for a transfer, call ahead to confirm their transfer fee and ensure they are accepting transfers. Most dealers in Dover charge between $20–$50 per transfer. You will need a valid government-issued photo ID and must pass an NICS background check to complete any firearm purchase or transfer.

Gun Laws in Delaware

Delaware enacted a permit to purchase law in 2024 and bans assault weapons and magazines over 17 rounds. The state requires universal background checks for all firearms transfers and prohibits suppressors.

• Concealed carry: Permit required (shall-issue)
• Waiting period: None
• Background check: Universal (includes private sales)
• Minimum age: 21 for handguns, 18 for long guns
• Assault weapon restrictions: Yes
• Magazine limit: 17 rounds

Browse all 205 FFL dealers in Delaware.