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

Transfers and selling in Dove Creek

FFL transfers: 4 dealers in Dove Creek have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 1 other licensed dealer holds a licence type that can receive one but has not posted a transfer policy. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. See transfer dealers in Dove Creek →
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 · 33 mi
Durango10 dealers · 67 mi
Montrose20 dealers · 76 mi
Bayfield7 dealers · 81 mi
Delta7 dealers · 82 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 Dove Creek: common questions

How many gun stores are in Dove Creek, CO?

Dove Creek has 5 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 3 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Dove Creek?

Yes. 4 dealers in Dove Creek have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 1 other licensed dealer holds a licence type that can receive one but has 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 Dove Creek have more gun stores?

Cortez (14 dealers, about 33 miles away) and Durango (10), Montrose (20) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.