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

Transfers and selling in Pierre

FFL transfers: 4 dealers in Pierre have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 12 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 Pierre →
Selling or pawning: 1 licensed pawnbroker can buy or pawn a firearm.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Aberdeen19 dealers · 117 mi
Mitchell21 dealers · 124 mi
Rapid City65 dealers · 144 mi
Sturgis19 dealers · 157 mi
Sioux Falls56 dealers · 188 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 Pierre: common questions

How many gun stores are in Pierre, SD?

Pierre has 16 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 10 Type 01 retail dealers, 5 Type 07 manufacturers and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 4 dealers in Pierre have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 12 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 Pierre?

1 licensed firearms pawnbroker (ATF Type 02) in Pierre 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 Pierre have more gun stores?

Aberdeen (19 dealers, about 117 miles away) and Mitchell (21), Rapid City (65) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.