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

Transfers and selling in Montrose

FFL transfers: 6 dealers in Montrose 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 Montrose →
Selling or pawning: 3 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Montrose →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Grand Junction43 dealers · 56 mi
Colorado Springs155 dealers · 169 mi
Littleton40 dealers · 170 mi
Lakewood29 dealers · 171 mi
Castle Rock22 dealers · 175 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 Montrose: common questions

How many gun stores are in Montrose, CO?

Montrose has 20 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 14 Type 01 retail dealers, 3 Type 07 manufacturers and 3 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 6 dealers in Montrose 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 Montrose?

3 licensed firearms pawnbrokers (ATF Type 02) in Montrose 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 Montrose have more gun stores?

Grand Junction (43 dealers, about 56 miles away) and Colorado Springs (155), Littleton (40) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.