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

Transfers and selling in Monte Vista

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Monte Vista 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

Alamosa9 dealers · 19 mi
Westcliffe5 dealers · 54 mi
Pagosa Springs10 dealers · 55 mi
Salida7 dealers · 65 mi
Canon City16 dealers · 78 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 Monte Vista: common questions

How many gun stores are in Monte Vista, CO?

Monte Vista has 4 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 0 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Monte Vista?

Yes. 1 dealer in Monte Vista 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 Monte Vista have more gun stores?

Alamosa (9 dealers, about 19 miles away) and Westcliffe (5), Pagosa Springs (10) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.