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

Transfers and selling in De Soto

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in De Soto has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 11 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 De Soto →
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

Arnold27 dealers · 23 mi
Farmington19 dealers · 23 mi
Fenton21 dealers · 27 mi
Saint Louis50 dealers · 35 mi
Washington19 dealers · 39 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 De Soto: common questions

How many gun stores are in De Soto, MO?

De Soto has 13 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 12 Type 01 retail dealers, 0 Type 07 manufacturers and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in De Soto?

Yes. 1 dealer in De Soto has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 11 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 De Soto?

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

Arnold (27 dealers, about 23 miles away) and Farmington (19), Fenton (21) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.