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

Transfers and selling in Saint Paul

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Saint Paul has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 6 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. See transfer dealers in Saint Paul →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Inver Grove Heights10 dealers · 11 mi
Hugo11 dealers · 13 mi
Blaine16 dealers · 14 mi
Edina8 dealers · 15 mi
Brooklyn Park9 dealers · 15 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 Saint Paul: common questions

How many gun stores are in Saint Paul, MN?

Saint Paul has 7 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 6 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 2 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Saint Paul?

Yes. 1 dealer in Saint Paul has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 6 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 Saint Paul have more gun stores?

Inver Grove Heights (10 dealers, about 11 miles away) and Hugo (11), Blaine (16) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.