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

Transfers and selling in Cottage Grove

FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Cottage Grove have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 3 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. See transfer dealers in Cottage Grove →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Inver Grove Heights10 dealers · 6 mi
Eagan7 dealers · 11 mi
Rosemount9 dealers · 12 mi
Saint Paul7 dealers · 14 mi
Apple Valley9 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 Cottage Grove: common questions

How many gun stores are in Cottage Grove, MN?

Cottage Grove has 6 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Cottage Grove?

Yes. 3 dealers in Cottage Grove have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 3 other licensed dealers 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 Cottage Grove have more gun stores?

Inver Grove Heights (10 dealers, about 6 miles away) and Eagan (7), Rosemount (9) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.