Gun shop Auburn, Alabama
Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Lee County. Auburn is the university town of east Alabama, a family city built around campus and the Tigers. Lee County dealers take transfers and Alabama adds no permit or wait.
CountyLee
LicensesLee County Sheriff (pistol permits)
Hunting zoneZone A
Public rangeAbout 75 mi
How buying a gun in Auburn 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. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Alabama law allows.
Alabama has no purchase permit, no registration and no waiting period. Federal age limits apply: 21 for a handgun from a dealer, 18 for a long gun. Your Alabama dealer handles the transfer and charges their own fee. The dealer runs the federal check when you complete ATF Form 4473 at pickup.
Dealers in these communities all work for Auburn-area buyers:
- Opelika
- Loachapoka
- Smiths Station
- Notasulga
- Waverly
- Beauregard
- Tuskegee
- Phenix City
Carrying a gun in Lee County
Alabama has allowed permitless concealed carry since January 2023 for adults who may lawfully possess a handgun. Courthouses, schools and posted property stay off limits. The pistol permit is still issued by the Lee County Sheriff and remains useful for reciprocity.
Hunting near Auburn
Alabama's gun deer season opens in late November and runs to February 10 in most of the state, with zones A to E adjusting a few dates and the rut-timed either-sex days. Feral hogs can be hunted year-round on private land. Centerfire rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders and handguns are legal, and hunters report harvests through Game Check.
Lee County is Piedmont pine and hardwood on the Georgia line, with deer season to February 10 and the Tuskegee National Forest a short drive west.
The Tuskegee National Forest and the county's private timber give plenty of first-deer opportunities, and the university's shooting club keeps the local ranges busy.
Public shooting ranges near Auburn
These ranges are run by or officially listed by a state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest, and several run hunter-education and youth programmes. Most ask for a hunting licence, a range permit or a small day fee, and hours change with the season, so check the agency page before you go.
- Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area Shooting RangeCleburne County, AL · Rifle, pistol
About 75 miles - Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area Shooting RangeBibb County, AL · Rifle, pistol
About 100 miles - Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area Shooting RangeLimestone County, AL · Rifle, pistol, archery
About 165 miles
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.
Deer rifles for Auburn
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Mossberg
★ 5.0 (6)
$657.79
Caliber: .270 Winchester | Capacity: 5
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Mossberg
★ 5.0 (3)
$465.16
Caliber: 7mm-08 Remington | Capacity: 5
Carry pistols for Auburn
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Buying a gun in Auburn: common questions
Can I buy a gun online and pick it up in Auburn?
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Opelika, Loachapoka, Smiths Station, Auburn or anywhere in Lee County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
Do I need a permit to buy a gun in Alabama?
No. You complete ATF Form 4473 at your dealer and the federal check is run there; there is no waiting period.
Can I carry concealed in Auburn without a permit?
Yes, since January 2023. The Lee County Sheriff still issues pistol permits for travel to other states.
How long is deer season near Auburn?
Gun season runs from late November to February 10 in most zones. Check the current Alabama hunting digest for Lee County.
What is a good first deer rifle for a young hunter near Auburn?
A compact bolt-action in .243 with a growing stock, or a .350 Legend where the state restricts rifles to straight-walled cartridges, after a season on a .22.
What does an FFL transfer cost in Auburn?
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.
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General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Lee County Sheriff (pistol permits) or a local attorney about your own situation.