Gun shop Gadsden, Alabama
Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Etowah County. Gadsden sits on the Coosa River in the foothills of north-east Alabama. It is one of the few Alabama cities with a state-run range just outside town.
CountyEtowah
Pistol permitsEtowah County Sheriff
Deer zoneSplit — see map
State rangeIn the county
How buying a gun in Gadsden works
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. At the counter you fill out Form 4473 and the dealer runs the federal background check. Alabama adds no purchase permit, no registration and no waiting period. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door.
Dealers in these communities all work for Gadsden-area buyers:
- Rainbow City
- Southside
- Attalla
- Glencoe
- Hokes Bluff
- Boaz
- Altoona
Carrying and pistol permits in Etowah County
Since January 1, 2023 Alabama has permitless carry: anyone 19 or older (18 for active military, veterans and law enforcement) who can legally own a handgun may carry it concealed without a permit. A pistol permit is still worth having if you travel, because many other states honor an Alabama permit but not permitless carry. In Etowah County permits are issued by the Etowah County Sheriff's Office; each county sets its own fees and permit lengths, and many offer lifetime permits. See our Alabama pistol permit guide.
Deer season near Gadsden, 2026-27
Most of Etowah County is in Zone A; parts are in Zone C. Gun deer season opens November 21, 2026 and runs to February 10, 2027 on private land. Zone lines follow roads and rivers, so check the Outdoor Alabama deer zone map for your exact property.
The Etowah Public Shooting Range is about 5 miles north of Gadsden on Owl's Hollow Road. Parts of Etowah County are in deer Zone C.
Public shooting ranges near Gadsden
Alabama's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources runs twelve public shooting ranges. These are the closest to Gadsden. Residents aged 16 to 64 need a valid hunting, heritage, fishing or WMA license to use them.
- Etowah Public Shooting RangeADCNREtowah County · Shotgun, rifle, pistol, muzzleloader
About 5 miles · 256-435-5422 - Skyline WMA Shooting RangeADCNRJackson County · Shotgun, rifle, pistol
About 45 miles · 256-587-3114 - Cahaba River WMA Shooting RangeADCNRShelby County · Shotgun, rifle, pistol, muzzleloader
About 65 miles · 205-339-5716
Source: Outdoor Alabama public shooting range directory, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call before you drive out.
Deer rifles for Gadsden
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Springfield Armory
★ 5.0 (4)
$1792.84
Caliber: 7.62x51 NATO, .308 Win | Capacity: 10
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Browning
★ 5.0 (4)
$942.99
Caliber: .308 Win | Capacity: 5
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Browning
★ 4.8 (4)
$942.99
Caliber: .270 Winchester | Capacity: 4
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Mossberg
★ 4.5 (4)
$456.54
Caliber: .270 Winchester | Capacity: 5
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Mossberg
★ 4.5 (4)
$788.89
Caliber: .300 Win Mag | Capacity: 3
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Mossberg
★ 5.0 (3)
$582.46
Caliber: .308 Win | Capacity: 5
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Mossberg
★ 5.0 (3)
$567.51
Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor | Capacity: 4
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Mossberg
★ 5.0 (3)
$789.46
Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor | Capacity: 5
Carry pistols for Gadsden
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★ 5.0 (18)
$1033.85
Capacity: 18 | Barrel Length: 4.6
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Canik
★ 5.0 (18)
$459.99
Capacity: 15 | Barrel Length: 3.18
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Smith & Wesson
★ 4.7 (18)
$629.61
Capacity: 12 | Barrel Length: 3.1
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Smith & Wesson
★ 4.5 (18)
$628.46
Capacity: 8 | Barrel Length: 3.8
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Glock
★ 4.9 (17)
$587.06
Capacity: 10 | Barrel Length: 3.41
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Ruger
★ 4.9 (17)
$541.06
Capacity: 17 | Barrel Length: 3.55
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Smith & Wesson
★ 4.8 (17)
$641.69
Capacity: 8 | Barrel Length: 3.7
Buying a gun in Gadsden: common questions
Can I buy a gun online and pick it up in Gadsden?
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Rainbow City, Southside, Attalla, Gadsden or anywhere in Etowah County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the federal background check.
Do I need a permit to buy a gun in Alabama?
No. Alabama has no purchase permit, no gun registration and no waiting period. You need to be 21 to buy a handgun from a dealer and 18 for a rifle or shotgun, under federal law.
Do I need a pistol permit to carry in Etowah County?
No. Since January 1, 2023 anyone 19 or older (18 for active military, veterans and law enforcement) who can legally own a handgun may carry it concealed without a permit. Many people still get one from the Etowah County Sheriff's Office because other states honor it.
Can I hunt deer with a rifle in Etowah County?
Most of Etowah County is in Zone A; parts are in Zone C. Gun deer season opens November 21, 2026 and runs to February 10, 2027 on private land. Zone lines follow roads and rivers, so check the Outdoor Alabama deer zone map for your exact property.
What does an FFL transfer cost in Gadsden?
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.
How many bucks can I take in Alabama?
Three per hunter across all seasons combined, and one of them must have at least 4 points of 1 inch or longer on one antler (Barbour County has its own antler rule). Report every deer through Game Check.
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General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our Alabama gun law overview and ask an Alabama attorney about your own situation.