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FFL Dealers in Rochester, MN

22 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Rochester, Minnesota. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Rochester at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
16
Pawnbroker in Firearms
1
Manufacturer of Firearms
5
SOT / NFA dealers
2
Open on weekends
3
Google rating, 4 rated dealers
4.7 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Rochester

  • FFL transfers: 5 dealers in Rochester have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 16 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 Rochester →
  • Selling or pawning: 1 licensed pawnbroker can buy or pawn a firearm.

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 Rochester: common questions

How many gun stores are in Rochester, MN?

Rochester has 22 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 16 Type 01 retail dealers, 5 Type 07 manufacturers and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker, including 2 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 5 dealers in Rochester have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 16 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 Rochester?

1 licensed firearms pawnbroker (ATF Type 02) in Rochester 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 Rochester have more gun stores?

Austin (6 dealers, about 35 miles away) and Red Wing (12), Owatonna (5) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.