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

Transfers and selling in Big Lake

FFL transfers: 4 licensed dealers in Big Lake 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

Monticello11 dealers · 5 mi
Elk River12 dealers · 7 mi
Zimmerman12 dealers · 10 mi
Saint Michael7 dealers · 11 mi
Rogers6 dealers · 15 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 Big Lake: common questions

How many gun stores are in Big Lake, MN?

Big Lake has 4 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 2 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Big Lake?

Possibly. 4 licensed dealers in Big Lake 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 Big Lake have more gun stores?

Monticello (11 dealers, about 5 miles away) and Elk River (12), Zimmerman (12) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.