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

Transfers and selling in Brighton

FFL transfers: 4 dealers in Brighton have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 13 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy; 1 store does not accept transfers. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. See transfer dealers in Brighton →
Selling or pawning: 2 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Brighton →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Greeley26 dealers · 96 mi
Aurora64 dealers · 102 mi
Parker62 dealers · 104 mi
Windsor19 dealers · 107 mi
Thornton27 dealers · 107 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 Brighton: common questions

How many gun stores are in Brighton, CO?

Brighton has 18 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 9 Type 01 retail dealers, 6 Type 07 manufacturers and 2 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 4 dealers in Brighton have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 13 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy; 1 store does not accept transfers. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. The receiving dealer completes the Form 4473 and background check before you take possession.

Where can I sell or pawn a gun in Brighton?

2 licensed firearms pawnbrokers (ATF Type 02) in Brighton can legally buy or pawn a firearm. Bring a government-issued photo ID; the pawnbroker logs the firearm into their federally required records.

Does Brighton have gun stores with a shooting range?

1 licensed dealer in Brighton operates a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Brighton have more gun stores?

Greeley (26 dealers, about 96 miles away) and Aurora (64), Parker (62) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.