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

Transfers and selling in Clear Lake

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Clear Lake has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 1 other licensed dealer holds a licence type that can receive one but has 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

Brookings9 dealers · 32 mi
Watertown13 dealers · 34 mi
Huron12 dealers · 42 mi
De Smet5 dealers · 49 mi
Madison12 dealers · 56 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 Clear Lake: common questions

How many gun stores are in Clear Lake, SD?

Clear Lake has 3 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 2 Type 01 retail dealers, 0 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Clear Lake?

Yes. 1 dealer in Clear Lake has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 1 other licensed dealer holds a licence type that can receive one but has 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 Clear Lake have more gun stores?

Brookings (9 dealers, about 32 miles away) and Watertown (13), Huron (12) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.