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

Transfers and selling in Rio

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Rio have confirmed they accept 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

Portage5 dealers · 15 mi
Sun Prairie7 dealers · 16 mi
Beaver Dam5 dealers · 22 mi
Baraboo6 dealers · 25 mi
Madison19 dealers · 26 mi

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 Rio: common questions

How many gun stores are in Rio, WI?

Rio has 3 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 1 Type 01 retail dealer, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Rio have confirmed they accept 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 Rio have more gun stores?

Portage (5 dealers, about 15 miles away) and Sun Prairie (7), Beaver Dam (5) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.