FFL Dealers in Chester, VA
12 licensed firearms dealers in Chester, Virginia
Finding an FFL Dealer in Chester, Virginia
There are 12 federally licensed firearms dealers in Chester, VA, serving a population of 23,519. These include 10 dealers / gunsmiths, 2 manufacturers.
Chester has 51.0 FFL dealers per 100,000 residents — above 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 Chester 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 Virginia
Virginia is a shall-issue state with universal background checks for all firearm transfers and a red flag law enacted in 2020. No permit to purchase or waiting period is required, and NFA items are legal.
- Concealed carry: Permit required (shall-issue)
- Waiting period: None
- Background check: Universal (includes private sales)
- Minimum age: 21 for handguns, 18 for long guns
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