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

Transfers and selling in Lake City

FFL transfers: 4 licensed dealers in Lake City 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

Red Wing12 dealers · 9 mi
Hastings6 dealers · 29 mi
Rochester22 dealers · 32 mi
Cottage Grove6 dealers · 37 mi
Farmington11 dealers · 41 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 Lake City: common questions

How many gun stores are in Lake City, MN?

Lake City has 4 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 Lake City?

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

Red Wing (12 dealers, about 9 miles away) and Hastings (6), Rochester (22) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.