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FFL Dealers in Denver, CO

22 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Denver, Colorado. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Denver at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
10
Pawnbroker in Firearms
4
Manufacturer of Firearms
7
Importer of Firearms
1
SOT / NFA dealers
2
Open on weekends
4
Google rating, 4 rated dealers
4.6 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Denver

  • FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Denver have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 19 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 Denver →
  • Selling or pawning: 4 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Denver →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

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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 Denver: common questions

How many gun stores are in Denver, CO?

Denver has 22 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 10 Type 01 retail dealers, 7 Type 07 manufacturers and 4 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 2 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 3 dealers in Denver have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 19 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.

Where can I sell or pawn a gun in Denver?

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

What larger cities near Denver have more gun stores?

Lakewood (29 dealers, about 8 miles away) and Arvada (35), Aurora (64) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.