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

Transfers and selling in Boulder

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Boulder have confirmed they accept 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. See transfer dealers in Boulder →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Lafayette8 dealers · 8 mi
Erie9 dealers · 12 mi
Broomfield17 dealers · 13 mi
Longmont23 dealers · 15 mi
Westminster15 dealers · 15 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 Boulder: common questions

How many gun stores are in Boulder, CO?

Boulder has 5 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 2 Type 01 retail dealers, 3 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Boulder have confirmed they accept 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 Boulder have more gun stores?

Lafayette (8 dealers, about 8 miles away) and Erie (9), Broomfield (17) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.