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

Transfers and selling in Columbus

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Columbus has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 6 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 Columbus →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Laurel10 dealers · 24 mi
Big Timber9 dealers · 37 mi
Billings70 dealers · 37 mi
Livingston18 dealers · 64 mi
Bozeman56 dealers · 89 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 Columbus: common questions

How many gun stores are in Columbus, MT?

Columbus has 7 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 2 Type 01 retail dealers, 4 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Columbus has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 6 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.

Does Columbus have gun stores with a shooting range?

1 licensed dealer in Columbus operates a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Columbus have more gun stores?

Laurel (10 dealers, about 24 miles away) and Big Timber (9), Billings (70) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.