Best Defense Armory and Range, FFL transfers in Forest Lake MN
95 8TH Ave SW, Forest Lake, MN 55025 · (651) 464-7251
ATF licence verified August 2026 · on the ATF list since January 2021
FFL transfer fee
Not reported yetTransfers around Forest Lake run $25 to $50
Forest Lake has 6 licensed dealers today, against 7 in January 2021.
Other dealers near Best Defense Armory and Range
| Dealer | Miles | Transfer fee |
|---|---|---|
| Bobs Sporting GoodsForest Lake, MN | 0.5 | Not reported |
| Walmart #2274Forest Lake, MN | 0.7 | Not reported |
| Palehorse Zero / Custom Firearms & CoatingsForest Lake, MN | 4.4 | Not reported |
| F & T GunsChisago City, MN | 6 | Not reported |
| Wolfs Den Gun ShopHugo, MN | 7.7 | Not reported |
| Sportsman's Warehouse #193Coon Rapids, MN | 18.7 | $50Chain rate |
| Range USA #49Brooklyn Park, MN | 21.8 | $100Chain rate |
Straight line distance from this address. A dealer with no number has not been reported yet, not a dealer that is free.
What we know about this dealer
- Licence type
- Builds and transfers
- On the ATF list
- Since January 2021
- Licence history
- Dropped off the ATF list and came back
- Accepts outside transfers
- Unconfirmed, call ahead
- NFA / Class 3
- Unknown
- Website
- None on file
Transfers at Best Defense Armory and Range, asked and answered
Does Best Defense Armory and Range do FFL transfers?
Best Defense Armory and Range holds a current federal firearms licence at its Forest Lake premises, which is what a dealer needs to receive a firearm for you. A licence is not a promise to take outside transfers, so call before anything ships.
How much does Best Defense Armory and Range charge for a transfer?
Not reported yet. Transfers in Minnesota typically run $25 to $50. If you have used this one, the fee box above takes a report.
Is there a cheaper FFL near Forest Lake?
Sportsman's Warehouse #193 is 18.7 miles away and charges $50. That is the cheapest nearby dealer with a fee on record, not the cheapest that exists: most dealers have no published number at all.
What do I need to bring to pick up a firearm?
A government photo ID with your current address, and whatever Minnesota requires on top of the federal Form 4473 and the NICS check. The dealer runs the paperwork at their counter; the seller ships to them, not to you. This licensee is also a manufacturer, so it can build and engrave as well as transfer.
Compare every dealer in Forest Lake · Minnesota gun laws
A federal firearms licence is not an endorsement, and licensees are not required to accept transfers from third parties. This listing comes from the ATF August 2026 licensee list. Fees are reported by buyers, change without notice, and are not a quote. Call before shipping anything. Licensees who operate from a home and want this address taken down can ask us to remove it.