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

Transfers and selling in Mankato

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Mankato have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 8 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 Mankato →
Selling or pawning: 1 licensed pawnbroker can buy or pawn a firearm.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Prior Lake13 dealers · 46 mi
Lakeville12 dealers · 50 mi
Burnsville13 dealers · 54 mi
Rochester22 dealers · 76 mi
Red Wing12 dealers · 77 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 Mankato: common questions

How many gun stores are in Mankato, MN?

Mankato has 11 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 9 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Mankato have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 8 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.

Where can I sell or pawn a gun in Mankato?

1 licensed firearms pawnbroker (ATF Type 02) in Mankato can legally buy or pawn a firearm. Bring a government-issued photo ID; the pawnbroker logs the firearm into their federally required records.

What larger cities near Mankato have more gun stores?

Prior Lake (13 dealers, about 46 miles away) and Lakeville (12), Burnsville (13) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.