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FFL Dealers in Forest Lake, MN

15 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Forest Lake, Minnesota. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Forest Lake at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
9
Manufacturer of Firearms
6
SOT / NFA dealers
3
With a shooting range
2
Open on weekends
2
Google rating, 2 rated dealers
4.6 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Forest Lake

  • FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Forest Lake have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 12 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 Forest Lake →
  • Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

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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 Forest Lake: common questions

How many gun stores are in Forest Lake, MN?

Forest Lake has 15 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 9 Type 01 retail dealers, 6 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 3 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Forest Lake have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 12 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.

Does Forest Lake have gun stores with a shooting range?

2 licensed dealers in Forest Lake operate a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Forest Lake have more gun stores?

Blaine (16 dealers, about 13 miles away) and Saint Cloud (17), Brainerd (16) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.