Marion, North Carolina — Est. 2022
“We sell things that will make your wife mad and your friends jealous.”
About Drew
Drew opened Foothills Firearm Factory in Marion in 2022 with a simple idea: treat every customer like a neighbor, because most of them are. Whether you're buying your first handgun, looking to add a suppressor to your collection, or just want straight talk from someone who knows their stuff — this is the place.
Based in McDowell County and serving customers locally and across the country, Foothills Firearm Factory combines small-town service with access to the inventory and transfers you need.
Shop Our Inventory →975 N Main St, Unit 3
Marion, NC 28752
Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL)
Class III NFA Dealer — Suppressors & NFA items
Buy from Drew and get $15 off your concealed carry class within 30 days.
We buy used firearms outright and accept consignments. Bring in what you've got.
Inside the Shop
Foothills Firearm Factory is not a faceless checkout counter. Drew helps customers understand their options, handle the paperwork, and make a confident decision before they walk out the door.
A real local gun shop with handguns, long guns, suppressors, accessories, and straight answers from someone who knows the process.
Drew walks customers through the suppressor process instead of leaving them to figure out the paperwork alone.
Transfers, NFA paperwork, and firearm purchases are handled carefully and professionally.
What We Offer
Our best-selling category. New and used pistols and revolvers from leading manufacturers. Whether it's your first or your fifteenth, Drew will help you find the right fit.
Rifles and shotguns for hunting, home defense, and sport shooting. In-store inventory updated regularly. Ask about special orders.
Class III dealer. We handle the full NFA process for suppressors and other Title II items. Nine out of ten customers walk in asking about this — we know it cold.
Full guide →Guidance on choosing the right carry gun for your situation. NC permit process explained plainly. Plus our CCW class partnership — $15 off when you buy from us.
CCW guide →We buy used firearms outright and take consignments. Fair prices, honest assessments. Bring in what you've got — we'll make you an offer on the spot.
Learn more →Ordered something online from another dealer? We handle FFL transfers quickly and professionally. Call ahead to arrange.
Free Guides
The questions everyone asks, answered straight. No fluff, no upsell — just the information you need to make a good decision.
The complete process from selecting your suppressor to picking it up. What it costs, how long it takes, what the paperwork looks like. Nine out of ten people who walk through our door ask this question first.
Read the guide →Which gun to choose for everyday carry, how the NC concealed handgun permit process works, and how our CCW class partnership puts money back in your pocket.
Read the guide →We Serve
Located in Marion NC, we serve customers from across the US. If you're in any of the following areas, we're your closest licensed FFL and Class III NFA dealer.
Our home base. 975 N Main St, Unit 3. Walk-ins welcome.
Morganton customers are among our most regular visitors. About 20 minutes east on US-70.
Rutherford County customers make the drive regularly. Worth it for the selection, the prices, and the service.
Google Reviews — 5.0 Stars
"Great service, great prices, great guy. Exactly the kind of local gun shop this area needed."
"Drew took the time to walk me through the whole suppressor process. Never felt rushed or talked down to. I'll be back."
"Best gun shop in the area, no contest. Honest, knowledgeable, and easy to deal with."
Ready to Shop
Handguns, long guns, suppressors, ammo, and accessories — updated regularly.