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

Transfers and selling in Dolores

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Dolores 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

Cortez14 dealers · 10 mi
Dove Creek5 dealers · 29 mi
Durango10 dealers · 38 mi
Bayfield7 dealers · 53 mi
Montrose20 dealers · 76 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 Dolores: common questions

How many gun stores are in Dolores, CO?

Dolores has 4 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 1 Type 01 retail dealer, 3 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Dolores 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 Dolores have more gun stores?

Cortez (14 dealers, about 10 miles away) and Dove Creek (5), Durango (10) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.