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

Transfers and selling in Bigfork

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Bigfork have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 14 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 Bigfork →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Kalispell74 dealers · 15 mi
Columbia Falls25 dealers · 21 mi
Libby18 dealers · 72 mi
Missoula51 dealers · 83 mi
Stevensville26 dealers · 104 mi

Buying a gun in Montana

Montana 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 Bigfork: common questions

How many gun stores are in Bigfork, MT?

Bigfork has 16 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 7 Type 01 retail dealers, 7 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 3 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Bigfork have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 14 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 Bigfork have more gun stores?

Kalispell (74 dealers, about 15 miles away) and Columbia Falls (25), Libby (18) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.