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

Transfers and selling in Choteau

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Choteau has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 3 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

Conrad6 dealers · 28 mi
Great Falls71 dealers · 51 mi
Shelby7 dealers · 52 mi
Bigfork16 dealers · 82 mi
Helena59 dealers · 84 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 Choteau: common questions

How many gun stores are in Choteau, MT?

Choteau 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 Choteau?

Yes. 1 dealer in Choteau has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 3 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 Choteau have more gun stores?

Conrad (6 dealers, about 28 miles away) and Great Falls (71), Shelby (7) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.