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FFL Dealers in Rapid City, SD

65 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Rapid City, South Dakota · Page 1 of 3. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Rapid City at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
23
Pawnbroker in Firearms
9
Manufacturer of Firearms
26
Importer of Firearms
3
Manufacturer of Destructive Devices
4
SOT / NFA dealers
2
With a shooting range
1
Open on weekends
3
Google rating, 4 rated dealers
4.3 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Rapid City

  • FFL transfers: 5 dealers in Rapid City have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 53 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy; 3 stores do not accept transfers. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. See transfer dealers in Rapid City →
  • Selling or pawning: 9 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Rapid City →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

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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 Rapid City: common questions

How many gun stores are in Rapid City, SD?

Rapid City has 65 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 23 Type 01 retail dealers, 26 Type 07 manufacturers and 9 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 2 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Rapid City?

Yes. 5 dealers in Rapid City have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 53 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy; 3 stores do not accept transfers. 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 Rapid City?

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

Does Rapid City have gun stores with a shooting range?

1 licensed dealer in Rapid City operates a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Rapid City have more gun stores?

Piedmont (8 dealers, about 14 miles away) and Hermosa (5), Sturgis (19) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.