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

Transfers and selling in Plains

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Plains have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 9 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 Plains →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Missoula51 dealers · 57 mi
Bigfork16 dealers · 58 mi
Kalispell74 dealers · 58 mi
Columbia Falls25 dealers · 69 mi
Libby18 dealers · 70 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 Plains: common questions

How many gun stores are in Plains, MT?

Plains has 11 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 8 Type 01 retail dealers, 3 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Plains have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 9 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 Plains have more gun stores?

Missoula (51 dealers, about 57 miles away) and Bigfork (16), Kalispell (74) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.