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

Transfers and selling in Madison

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Madison have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 10 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 Madison →
Selling or pawning: 2 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Madison →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Sioux Falls56 dealers · 37 mi
Mitchell21 dealers · 50 mi
Watertown13 dealers · 65 mi
Yankton14 dealers · 77 mi
Aberdeen19 dealers · 122 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 Madison: common questions

How many gun stores are in Madison, SD?

Madison has 12 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 8 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 2 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Madison have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 10 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.

Where can I sell or pawn a gun in Madison?

2 licensed firearms pawnbrokers (ATF Type 02) in Madison can legally buy or pawn a firearm. Bring a government-issued photo ID; the pawnbroker logs the firearm into their federally required records.

What larger cities near Madison have more gun stores?

Sioux Falls (56 dealers, about 37 miles away) and Mitchell (21), Watertown (13) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.