Counts come from the current ATF Federal Firearms Licensee list for Akron, Colorado; ratings, hours and range information come from each business's public listing where available.

Transfers and selling in Akron

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Akron has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 3 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee.
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Brighton18 dealers · 15 mi
Sterling12 dealers · 36 mi
Byers10 dealers · 58 mi
Limon6 dealers · 64 mi
Strasburg7 dealers · 68 mi

Buying a gun in Colorado

Purchase permit: Eligibility card and safety course — semi-auto rifles and shotguns with detachable magazines, gas-operated semi-auto handguns.
Waiting period: 3 days — all firearms.
Point-of-contact state: the dealer runs your background check through the state system rather than NICS directly.
Magazine capacity limit: 15 rounds.

State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in Akron: common questions

How many gun stores are in Akron, CO?

Akron has 4 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 0 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Akron?

Yes. 1 dealer in Akron has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 3 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. The receiving dealer completes the Form 4473 and background check before you take possession.

What larger cities near Akron have more gun stores?

Brighton (18 dealers, about 15 miles away) and Sterling (12), Byers (10) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.