Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Guilford County. Greensboro sits in the North Carolina Piedmont between the Triad's three cities, a metro anchor of about 300,000 that moved from textiles and tobacco into logistics, aviation manufacturing and five universities. Firearms ship to licensed FFL dealers across Guilford County.
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where North Carolina law allows.
North Carolina repealed its pistol purchase permit system in 2023, so a handgun bought from a dealer now needs only the federal background check, with no sheriff's permit and no waiting period. A valid North Carolina concealed handgun permit can still stand in for the NICS check at the counter. Federal age limits apply: 21 for a handgun, 18 for a rifle or shotgun. Firearms you order from us ship to the North Carolina dealer you name, who completes ATF Form 4473 with you and charges a transfer fee.
Dealers in these communities all work for Greensboro-area buyers:
North Carolina requires a concealed handgun permit, issued by the Guilford County Sheriff after a state-approved course, fingerprints and a background review. Open carry is generally lawful without a permit for adults, subject to local rules and posted property. Permits run for five years and North Carolina recognises permits issued by other states. Schools, courthouses, state government buildings, parades, places selling alcohol for on-site consumption and posted private property are restricted. Bills to move to permitless carry have been debated repeatedly, so check the current regulations before you rely on this.
The Wildlife Resources Commission divides the state into deer seasons by region, with the Eastern, Central, Northwestern and Western seasons running on different dates because the rut moves across the state. Archery opens in September in the east, muzzleloader follows, and the gun season runs from October or November into January depending on the region. Rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders and archery gear are legal, with some counties restricted to shotguns and public game land under separate rules. Bag limits and either-sex days differ by season, so check the current NCWRC regulations.
Guilford County falls in the central North Carolina deer season, later than the coastal counties and earlier than the mountains. Public opportunity near the city is limited, with game land and the Uwharrie National Forest to the south carrying most of it.
The Piedmont mix of suburb and farm means most shooting is at club and commercial ranges, with the Uwharrie National Forest an hour south for anyone who wants public ground and hill country.
The ranges below are run by or officially listed by a state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest in the states we cover. Most ask for a hunting licence, a range permit or a small day fee, and hours move with the season, so check the agency page before you drive out.
Source: State wildlife agency, state forest and U.S. Forest Service public range listings, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Capacity: 8 | Barrel Length: 3.7
Capacity: 11 | Barrel Length: 3.0
Capacity: 17 | Barrel Length: 5.0
Capacity: 6 | Barrel Length: 3.3
Capacity: 11 | Barrel Length: 3.8
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in High Point, Jamestown, Summerfield, Greensboro or anywhere in Guilford County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
No. The pistol purchase permit was repealed in 2023. A handgun from a dealer now needs only the federal background check.
Apply to the Guilford County Sheriff after completing a state-approved course. The sheriff's office handles fingerprints and the background review.
NCWRC assigns each county to the Eastern, Central, Northwestern or Western season, each with its own dates. Check the current regulations for your county.
Most city buyers start with a duty-size 9mm pistol because it is easier to store, cheaper to practise with and welcome at every indoor range. A 16-inch carbine with a red dot is the natural second gun where rifle range access allows it.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Guilford County Sheriff or a local attorney about your own situation.