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

Transfers and selling in Box Elder

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Box Elder 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

Rapid City65 dealers · 9 mi
Piedmont8 dealers · 18 mi
Hermosa5 dealers · 23 mi
Sturgis19 dealers · 31 mi
Custer8 dealers · 39 mi

Buying a gun in South Dakota

South Dakota 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 Box Elder: common questions

How many gun stores are in Box Elder, SD?

Box Elder has 4 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 3 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Box Elder?

Yes. 2 dealers in Box Elder 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 Box Elder have more gun stores?

Rapid City (65 dealers, about 9 miles away) and Piedmont (8), Hermosa (5) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.