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

Transfers and selling in Cape Girardeau

FFL transfers: 4 dealers in Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau →
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

Jackson18 dealers · 8 mi
Perryville14 dealers · 33 mi
Farmington19 dealers · 58 mi
Poplar Bluff26 dealers · 62 mi
Arnold27 dealers · 90 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 Cape Girardeau: common questions

How many gun stores are in Cape Girardeau, MO?

Cape Girardeau has 13 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 9 Type 01 retail dealers, 3 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 Cape Girardeau?

Yes. 4 dealers in Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau?

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

Jackson (18 dealers, about 8 miles away) and Perryville (14), Farmington (19) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.