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FFL Transfer Dealers in Warwick, RI

4 federally licensed firearms dealers are listed in Warwick, Rhode Island. 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.

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Buying a gun in Rhode Island: good to know

Waiting period
7 days for all firearms.
Handgun purchase permit
No permit, but you need a pistol safety certificate (the 'blue card').
Shipping and online purchases
As of July 1, 2026, covered 'assault weapons' can't be sold to RI buyers, magazines over 10 rounds are banned, and ammunition buyers must be 21 or older.
Read the full Rhode Island 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.