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

Transfers and selling in Andover

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Andover has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 7 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 Andover →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Anoka12 dealers · 4 mi
Ramsey14 dealers · 6 mi
Blaine16 dealers · 7 mi
Elk River12 dealers · 15 mi
Forest Lake15 dealers · 16 mi

Buying a gun in Minnesota

Purchase permit: Permit to purchase — handguns, semi-auto military-style rifles.
Waiting period: Up to 30 days without a permit (police may waive it once the check clears) — handguns, semi-auto military-style rifles.

State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in Andover: common questions

How many gun stores are in Andover, MN?

Andover has 9 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 8 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Andover has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 7 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.

What larger cities near Andover have more gun stores?

Anoka (12 dealers, about 4 miles away) and Ramsey (14), Blaine (16) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.