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

Transfers and selling in Bates City

FFL transfers: 3 licensed dealers in Bates 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

Oak Grove5 dealers · 2 mi
Odessa5 dealers · 6 mi
Grain Valley7 dealers · 7 mi
Lone Jack5 dealers · 9 mi
Blue Springs13 dealers · 11 mi

Buying a gun in Missouri

Missouri follows the federal baseline: a licensed dealer runs the NICS background check on ATF Form 4473 and there is no state waiting period or purchase permit for most buyers.

State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in Bates City: common questions

How many gun stores are in Bates City, MO?

Bates City has 3 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 2 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Bates City?

Possibly. 3 licensed dealers in Bates 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 Bates City have more gun stores?

Oak Grove (5 dealers, about 2 miles away) and Odessa (5), Grain Valley (7) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.