Gun Stores & FFL Dealers in Massachusetts
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Gun Stores & FFL Dealers in Massachusetts
Showing 12 of 474 Stores
Cheshire Sporting Goods
1201 WEST HOUSATONIC STREET, Pittsfield, MA, 01201
COLLECTABLE FIREARMS & MILITARIA
22 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE, Fall River, MA, 02721
Massachusetts Gun Stores by the Numbers
Cities with the most gun stores
Top-Rated Gun Stores in Massachusetts
- Boston Firearms Training Center
Everett
Boston Firearms is a full service training facility located in the Everett, MA less than 10 minutes from Boston. Boston Firearms provides the necessary Live fire Basic Firearm Safety Course for MA residents to meet the training requirement for their MA Class A, License To Carry and Firearms Identification Card (FID). Indoor Shooting range and Self defense training center.Krav Maga
5.0 (4089) - New England Training Center
Lawrence
We are a veteran owned Lawrence, MA based Training Center and gun shop. Our main focus is quality training and safety. We are offering Firearms Safety Training MA LTC Certified and BLS, CPR/FIRST AID and AED Training. Countering the Mass shooter Training, Refuse to be a Victim Training.
5.0 (791) - Red Circle Tactical Firearms Academy
Fall River
Red Circle Tactical Firearms Academy is a firearm training school and gunshop located in Fall River, MA. RCTFA is veteran owned and operated.
5.0 (380) - Pioneer Arms LLC
Sutton
Pioneer Arm LLC is a State and Federally licensed gun shop located in Central MA / Blackstone Valley, 25 minutes south of Worcester. We buy and sell new and used guns and offer many services. Some of those are consignments, gunsmithing, firearms and safety training. Come check out a great family owned gun shop!
5.0 (317) - J&J Arms
Dedham
J&J Arms is a Premier Firearms Retailer in the Heart of Dedham MA. Specializing in Firearm Safety. New/Used Firearm sales, Ammunition, Accessories. We purchase firearms and even whole collections. We also accept trade ins of firearms.
4.9 (990)
Massachusetts Gun Laws at a Glance
In Massachusetts, a permit to purchase a firearm is required (required: license to carry (ltc) for handguns and semiauto long guns; fid card for other long guns), there is a waiting period (none (licensing process acts as one)), firearms are registered with the state (required: all transfers recorded by the state; universal registration deadline oct 28, 2026), there is a magazine-capacity limit (10 rounds (pre-sept 1994 magazines exempt)), and the state has an assault-weapons ban.
| Permit to purchase | Required: License to Carry (LTC) for handguns and semiauto long guns; FID card for other long guns |
|---|---|
| Waiting period | None (licensing process acts as one) |
| Firearm registration | Required: all transfers recorded by the state; universal registration deadline Oct 28, 2026 |
| Magazine limit | 10 rounds (pre-Sept 1994 magazines exempt) |
| State "assault weapon" ban | Yes (since 1998; expanded 2024; guns lawfully owned before Aug 1, 2024 exempt) |
| Carry | No permitless carry: a License to Carry (LTC) is required to carry a handgun, openly or concealed, for anyone 21 or older, and Massachusetts does not honor other states' permits. Since 2022 the state must issue to qualified applicants who pass training and a suitability review, with no special reason needed. |
This table is general information, not legal advice, and it can go out of date as laws change. Gun Made is not a law firm. Confirm current requirements with official Massachusetts sources or a licensed attorney before you buy, sell, or carry a firearm. Last verified July 2026.
Compiled by the Gun Made editorial team. This is general information, not legal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many gun stores are in Massachusetts?
Our directory lists 474+ licensed FFL dealers across Massachusetts, from retail gun stores to home-based dealers. Browse them by city above or search by ZIP to find dealers near you.
Do I need a permit to buy a gun in Massachusetts?
Permit to purchase: Required: License to Carry (LTC) for handguns and semiauto long guns; FID card for other long guns. Waiting period: None (licensing process acts as one). These are general highlights, so confirm the current Massachusetts law before you buy.
Can I buy a gun online and pick it up in Massachusetts?
Yes. You can buy online and have the firearm shipped to a licensed FFL dealer in Massachusetts for transfer and pickup after a background check (Form 4473). Find an FFL near you in the directory above.