Firearms · Covington, GA
Guns bought, sold and pawned
Rifles, shotguns and handguns at the Washington Street counter, for a 30-day loan, a straight sale or a trade toward something in the case.
- Loans, sales and trades
- Federal paperwork done at the counter
- Secure storage while pawned
TL;DR
Pawn Pro takes rifles, shotguns and handguns for 30-day pawn loans, buys them outright and sells them from the case at 8175 Washington Street SW in Covington. Bring the gun unloaded and cased with a government-issued photo ID. A pawned firearm is held in storage until you pay off the loan, and federal law requires a background check before it is handed back. Buying one means ATF Form 4473 and a NICS check, with no extra Georgia waiting period.
How does a pawn loan on a gun work?
The firearm is the whole loan. It is checked over at the counter, you get a number, and if you take it you sign a ticket and leave with cash. The gun goes into the store's storage and stays there for the 30-day term. Pay the interest fee before the term runs out and it rolls into another 30 days, for as long as you need.
Rates follow the size of the loan, not the kind of item: 25% on $1 to $999.99, 15% on $1,000 to $4,999.99, 10% on $5,000 to $14,999.99, 5% on $15,000 and above a month. A single handgun usually falls in the first tier. A collection pawned together can reach the lower ones.
Should I pawn my gun or sell it?
Pawn it if you want it back. Sell it if you don't. A sale ends the transaction the same day and there is nothing to pick up later. A loan costs the monthly fee but keeps the gun yours, and the shop expects you to come back for it.
If you are moving up to a different rifle or pistol, ask about a trade. The value of the gun you bring in comes off the price of the one in the case, and both sets of paperwork are done in the same visit.
What paperwork comes with buying or redeeming a gun?
The same federal paperwork as at any licensed dealer. A buyer fills in ATF Form 4473 and the shop runs the FBI's NICS background check before the sale is final. Picking up a gun you pawned triggers the same check, because returning a pawned firearm counts as a transfer under the Brady Act. If the check comes back denied, the gun stays at the store.
Georgia does not add a waiting period of its own. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID with your current address, and plan a few extra minutes at the counter for the check to come back.
What should I bring with a firearm?
- The gun unloaded, in a case or bag, carried in that way
- A government-issued photo ID
- Magazines, the original box and any paperwork you still have
- Optics or accessories you want valued with it
Say you have a firearm before you open the case at the counter. Condition is most of the number: a clean bore, a crisp action and original finish help, while rust and missing parts work against it.
Answers
Firearms: common questions
Can I pawn a gun in Covington, GA?
Yes. Rifles, shotguns and handguns are taken in for 30-day pawn loans at the Washington Street store. Bring the firearm unloaded and cased, with a government-issued photo ID. It stays in secure storage until you redeem it or renew the loan.
Do I need a background check to get my gun back from pawn?
Yes. Under federal law a licensed dealer runs a NICS background check before returning a pawned firearm, the same check used when you buy one. If you cannot legally possess a firearm on the day you redeem, the gun cannot be handed back.
How should I bring a gun into a pawn shop?
Unloaded, in a case or bag, and carried in that way. Tell the person at the counter you have a firearm before opening the case. Bring your photo ID, any magazines, and the original box or paperwork if you still have them, because accessories help the offer.
What happens when I buy a gun at Pawn Pro?
You complete ATF Form 4473 and a federal NICS background check runs before the sale is finished, as at any licensed dealer. You will need a valid government-issued photo ID. Georgia sets no extra state waiting period on top of that check.
What affects the offer on my gun?
Make, model, condition and demand. A clean bore, a working action, original finish and included magazines all help, while rust, missing parts and heavy modifications pull the number down. The reasoning is explained before you choose a loan or a sale.
Can I sell a firearm I inherited?
Yes, if it is legally yours to sell. Bring the gun and your photo ID, and estate paperwork if you have it. Georgia law bars a pawnbroker from buying from anyone known not to be the true owner or from anyone under 18 (O.C.G.A. § 44-12-137).
Firearms
Get an offer on firearms
Tell the shop what you have. The firm number comes at the counter.
- Monday–Saturday 10 AM–6 PM · closed Sunday
- Bring a government-issued photo ID
- No appointment, no credit check