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FFL Dealers in Madison, WI

19 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Madison, Wisconsin. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Madison at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
9
Pawnbroker in Firearms
1
Manufacturer of Firearms
8
Importer of Firearms
1
SOT / NFA dealers
2
Open on weekends
2
Google rating, 4 rated dealers
3.8 ★

Counts come from the current ATF Federal Firearms Licensee list for Madison, Wisconsin; 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 17 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: 1 licensed pawnbroker can buy or pawn a firearm.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

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Buying a gun in Wisconsin

Wisconsin 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, WI?

Madison has 19 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 9 Type 01 retail dealers, 8 Type 07 manufacturers and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker, including 2 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Madison have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 17 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?

1 licensed firearms pawnbroker (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?

Janesville (23 dealers, about 32 miles away) and Milwaukee (21), Oshkosh (20) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.