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Case Study

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.com
70K+
FFLs Searchable
50
States Covered
5,500+
Retailer Locations
Daily
ATF Data Sync

The 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  • Outdated dealer listings with closed businesses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.

1

Proximity Search API

Find FFLs by ZIP code, coordinates, or radius with distance calculations

2

99.99% Geocoding Accuracy

Precise latitude/longitude coordinates for every FFL location

3

Daily ATF Data Sync

Fresh dealer data updated automatically from official ATF sources

4

Simple JSON Responses

Clean, well-documented API that integrates with any frontend or backend

API Request
// 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
}

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