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

Transfers and selling in Canton

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Canton 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 Canton →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Hannibal11 dealers · 32 mi
Kirksville9 dealers · 55 mi
Bowling Green10 dealers · 63 mi
Moberly11 dealers · 70 mi
Mexico11 dealers · 73 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 Canton: common questions

How many gun stores are in Canton, MO?

Canton 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.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Canton 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 Canton have more gun stores?

Hannibal (11 dealers, about 32 miles away) and Kirksville (9), Bowling Green (10) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.