GunStoresNearby.com
America's FFL Dealer Directory
A comprehensive directory helping gun buyers find licensed FFL dealers across all 50 states, powered by CloudFFL's API.
Visit gunstoresnearby.comThe Challenge
Gun buyers purchasing firearms online face a legal requirement: all transfers must go through a licensed FFL dealer. Finding nearby dealers with accurate contact information and hours was fragmented and frustrating.
- Scattered information across multiple sites
- Outdated dealer listings with closed businesses
- Poor location search accuracy
- No educational resources about the FFL process
The Solution
GunStoresNearby.com was built on CloudFFL's API to create a single, authoritative source for FFL dealer information with multiple ways to search.
- Geolocation-based search finds dealers automatically
- ZIP code and radius-based proximity search
- Browse by state, city, or major retailer brand
- Educational guides on FFL transfers and compliance
Features Built with CloudFFL
Multiple search methods and data-driven features powered by the API
Proximity Search
Auto-detect user location or search by ZIP code with customizable radius from 5 to 100 miles.
Interactive Maps
Google Maps integration with marker clustering for dense areas and split-view browsing.
Brand Directories
Browse 5,500+ locations from major retailers like Walmart, Bass Pro, and Academy Sports.
FFL Statistics
State rankings, dealer density heatmaps, and license type breakdowns.
Educational Content
Guides on FFL transfers, background checks, state laws, and buying processes.
State Browsing
Browse all FFLs by state and city with SEO-optimized pages for each location.
Powered by CloudFFL API
Simple REST API integration that works with any tech stack or platform.
Proximity Search API
Find FFLs by ZIP code, coordinates, or radius with distance calculations
99.99% Geocoding Accuracy
Precise latitude/longitude coordinates for every FFL location
Daily ATF Data Sync
Fresh dealer data updated automatically from official ATF sources
Simple JSON Responses
Clean, well-documented API that integrates with any frontend or backend
// Find FFLs within 25 miles of Austin, TX
const response = await fetch(
'/api/nearby?lat=30.2672&lng=-97.7431&radius=25'
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// Returns sorted by distance with full FFL details{
"data": [
{
"license_name": "ABC Firearms",
"city": "Austin",
"state": "TX",
"distance_miles": 2.4,
"license_type": "01"
},
// ... more results
],
"total": 127
}Build Your Own FFL Application
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