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FFL Transfer Dealers in Houlton, ME

5 federally licensed firearms dealers are listed in Houlton, Maine. Most listings come from ATF's public license list (October 2026), so it's worth a quick call to confirm a shop accepts transfers and to ask about its fee.

See distances from 04730 NFA dealers near Houlton

Down East Firearms
139 McSheffery Rd · 04730
(207) 538-6321 · Dealer / gunsmith (Type 01)
Unclaimed listing — info from public ATF records
Macs Trading Post LLC
54 North St Ste 1 · 04730
(207) 532-9700 · Dealer / gunsmith (Type 01)
Unclaimed listing — info from public ATF records
Straight Shooter
67 Hillview Ave · 04730
(207) 694-1659 · Dealer / gunsmith (Type 01)
Unclaimed listing — info from public ATF records
Three Rock Defense Company LLC
14 Johnson St · 04730
(207) 538-2272 · Dealer / gunsmith (Type 01)
Unclaimed listing — info from public ATF records
Walmart #1974
17 Ludlow Rd · 04730
(207) 532-2181 · Dealer / gunsmith (Type 01)
Unclaimed listing — info from public ATF records

Nearby cities

Caribou, ME 52 mi · 3
Lincoln, ME 63 mi · 4
Calais, ME 72 mi · 5

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Buying a gun in Maine: good to know

Waiting period: 72 hours for all firearm sales (effective Aug. 9, 2024). On April 3, 2026, the 1st Circuit vacated a preliminary injunction (a temporary court order blocking the law) in Beckwith v. Frey, so the waiting period is in force while the case continues.
Handgun purchase permit: No state permit required. Licensed dealers run the federal NICS background check.
Shipping and online purchases: We found no notable state shipping restrictions. The usual federal rules apply: firearms ship to a licensed dealer, and handguns must go to a dealer in the buyer's home state. Check city and county rules too.

Read the full Maine gun law guide →

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.