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

Transfers and selling in Ely

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Ely has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 2 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.
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Virginia6 dealers · 42 mi
Hibbing9 dealers · 60 mi
Duluth26 dealers · 75 mi
International Falls7 dealers · 86 mi
Cloquet9 dealers · 86 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 Ely: common questions

How many gun stores are in Ely, MN?

Ely has 3 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 3 Type 01 retail dealers, 0 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Ely has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 2 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 Ely have more gun stores?

Virginia (6 dealers, about 42 miles away) and Hibbing (9), Duluth (26) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.