Dealer Finder
FFL Transfer Dealers in District of Columbia
Our Dealer Finder lists 3 federally licensed firearms dealers in District of Columbia that are likely to handle transfers. The most listings are in Washington (3). Listings start from ATF's public license list (October 2026), and shops can claim theirs to add transfer fees, hours and services.
District of Columbia cities with FFL dealers
- Washington (3)
Buying a gun in District of Columbia: good to know
- Waiting period
- 10 days.
- Handgun purchase permit
- Yes. You need a registration certificate from MPD (the Metropolitan Police Department) before taking possession.
- Shipping and online purchases
- Ammunition and firearms generally can't ship directly to DC consumers, and magazines over 10 rounds are banned. The dealer network is very small, so most online offers won't be available to DC buyers.
How an FFL transfer works
When you buy a gun online or from someone in another state, it ships to a local licensed dealer (an FFL) instead of your door. The dealer logs it in, you fill out ATF Form 4473 and pass the background check, and then you take it home. Dealers charge a transfer fee for this, often $20 to $75. Call first: ask whether they accept transfers from your seller, what the fee is, and whether they need the seller to email a copy of their license.