Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Guilford County. Greensboro sits in the Piedmont between the Triad's three cities, a metro anchor that moved from textiles and tobacco into logistics, aviation manufacturing and five universities. Parts ship to your door; pistols ship to a Guilford County dealer.
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North Carolina repealed its pistol purchase permit system in 2023, so a handgun bought from a dealer now needs only the federal background check, with no sheriff's permit and no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 deer season, later than the coast and earlier than the mountains; game land and the Uwharrie National Forest to the south carry most of the public opportunity.
Most shooting here is at club and commercial ranges, where a fresh recoil spring is the usual first repair; the Uwharrie National Forest is an hour south.
The public ranges below are run or officially listed by state wildlife agencies and state forests near the cities we cover. Most ask for a hunting or fishing license, an access permit or a small daily fee, and some close for the season, so check the agency page before you go to test a rebuilt pistol.
Source: State wildlife agency public range lists (Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nevada, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wyoming), September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
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.
The public ranges on this page are run by state wildlife agencies, and most metro areas have indoor ranges. Run 100 rounds after any part change before trusting the pistol.
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.