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FFL Dealers in Thornton, CO

26 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Thornton, Colorado · Page 1 of 2. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Thornton at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
18
Pawnbroker in Firearms
1
Manufacturer of Firearms
7
SOT / NFA dealers
2
Open on weekends
3
Google rating, 4 rated dealers
4.5 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Thornton

  • FFL transfers: 5 dealers in Thornton have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 20 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 Thornton →
  • Selling or pawning: 1 licensed pawnbroker can buy or pawn a firearm.

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 Thornton: common questions

How many gun stores are in Thornton, CO?

Thornton has 26 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 18 Type 01 retail dealers, 7 Type 07 manufacturers and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker, including 2 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 5 dealers in Thornton have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 20 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 Thornton?

1 licensed firearms pawnbroker (ATF Type 02) in Thornton 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 Thornton have more gun stores?

Arvada (35 dealers, about 11 miles away) and Lakewood (29), Aurora (64) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.