Of the 3 gun stores listed in Franklin, 3 give a phone number. No national chains here — every store on this page is independent. The nearest bigger selection is Greensboro with 10.
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Bennett's Gun Exchange
585 Depot St, Franklin, NC 28734-3099
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Jeff's Ammo & Arms
245 Carolina Mountain Dr, Franklin, NC 28734-2768
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Phills Firearm Cleaning Service
867 Highlands Rd, Franklin, NC 28734-9503
More stores within 30 miles of Franklin
Only 3 stores listed in Franklin itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Franklin.
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Barrett's Firearms
2.5 mi · 107 Perley Hyatt Rd, Sylva, NC 28779-7219
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Bunns Guns
15.5 mi · 223 Gunsmoke Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
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Tagged Out Hunting Supply
16.2 mi · 472 E Main St, Sylva, NC 28779-3216
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Moons Pawn & Gun
17.5 mi · 57 Main St, Bryson City, NC 28713-8093
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Bear Springs Armory
17.6 mi · 2381 Governors Island Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713-7981
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Shooting Creek Firearms
20.4 mi · 1205 Gnatty Rd, Hayesville, NC 28904-9383
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Shooters Exchange
28.5 mi · 3280 NC 69, Hayesville, NC 28904-5541
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Matt's Carolina Gun & Ammo
29.0 mi · 1546 S Main St, Waynesville, NC 28786-2155
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North Carolina statewide, by feature
- FFL Transfer Dealers in North Carolina64
- Gunsmiths in North Carolina55
- Class 3 / NFA Dealers in North Carolina48
- Used Gun Stores in North Carolina43
- Gun Stores with Reloading Supplies in North Carolina27
- Gun Shops with On-Site Shooting Ranges in North Carolina15
- Gun Shops with On-Site Shooting Ranges in North Carolina15
Nearby in North Carolina
- Greensboro10
- Raleigh10
- Sylva3
- Bryson City2
- Hayesville2
- Waynesville3
- Brevard2
- Clyde2
- Wilmington14
- Charlotte12
Good to know about gun stores in Franklin
How many gun stores are there in Franklin?
We list 3 gun stores in Franklin with addresses, and 3 of them with a phone number.
What's the surest way to check hours in Franklin?
Call ahead — 3 of the 3 gun stores here list a number. Hours at independent gun stores shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.
Where to get fingerprints done near me?
Fingerprinting for carry permits or background checks is usually offered by local police departments, sheriff offices, and select licensed gun stores. In Franklin, North Carolina, there are 3 registered gun locations (3 with direct phone numbers) where you can inquire about local fingerprinting services.
How to get rust off a gun?
To clear light surface rust, apply gun oil or CLP and scrub gently with 0000-grade steel wool or a brass brush before wiping clean. Take care not to strip the underlying bluing or metal finish. For deep corrosion or rare firearms, contact professional gunsmiths among the 3 licensed gun stores in Franklin, North Carolina.