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

Transfers and selling in Manhattan

FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Manhattan have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 9 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 Manhattan →
Selling or pawning: 3 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Manhattan →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Topeka44 dealers · 48 mi
Salina14 dealers · 60 mi
Leavenworth15 dealers · 89 mi
Shawnee18 dealers · 97 mi
Olathe42 dealers · 99 mi

Buying a gun in Kansas

Kansas follows the federal baseline: a licensed dealer runs the NICS background check on ATF Form 4473 and there is no state waiting period or purchase permit for most buyers.

State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in Manhattan: common questions

How many gun stores are in Manhattan, KS?

Manhattan has 13 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 5 Type 01 retail dealers, 5 Type 07 manufacturers and 3 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 5 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 3 dealers in Manhattan have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 9 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 Manhattan?

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

Topeka (44 dealers, about 48 miles away) and Salina (14), Leavenworth (15) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.