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

Transfers and selling in La Plata

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in La Plata have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 2 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.
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Kirksville9 dealers · 13 mi
Macon6 dealers · 27 mi
Brookfield12 dealers · 37 mi
Unionville6 dealers · 40 mi
Moberly11 dealers · 42 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 La Plata: common questions

How many gun stores are in La Plata, MO?

La Plata has 4 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 0 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in La Plata?

Yes. 2 dealers in La Plata have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 2 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 La Plata have more gun stores?

Kirksville (9 dealers, about 13 miles away) and Macon (6), Brookfield (12) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.