Sell Guns Minnesota
Published: June 25, 2024 | Updated: February 14, 2026
Sell Your Gun in Minnesota - Fast, Legal & Hassle-Free
We purchase firearms statewide from Minneapolis to Duluth — through a fully licensed, online process designed to make selling your firearm compliant with Minnesota law and easy to complete.
Trusted by 40,000+ sellers · 860+ Google reviews · Over $4.5M paid out to users
We have purchased 88 firearms from sellers across Minnesota through our streamlined, fully licensed online process.
Minnesota requires background checks for most firearm transfers, even between private parties, and certain firearms involve additional permit requirements. Rather than coordinating paperwork, permits, or in-person transfers yourself, we provide a documented offer and handle the licensed transfer, shipping, and payment process end to end.
Recent examples of firearms we purchased from Minnesota sellers
Reviews from Minnesota Sellers
Major Minnesota metros we serve
If you can ship a package from Minnesota, you can sell directly to us.
- Minneapolis
- Saint Paul
- Rochester
- Duluth
- Bloomington
- Brooklyn Park
- Plymouth
- Woodbury
- Maple Grove
- St. Cloud
- Eagan
- Eden Prairie
- Minnetonka
- Burnsville
- Coon Rapids
- Mankato
We specialize in assessing and buying high-value collections and estates from Minnesota residents, including WWII Collectibles, Machine Guns and Pre-Ban Firearms.
Compare your options
Ways to sell a gun in Minnesota
Most sellers in Minnesota compare local shops, pawn shops, auctions and private sales. The tradeoffs usually come down to price, time and legal responsibility. Below is a quick breakdown, plus a side-by-side comparison.
Local gun shops
- • Fast in-person option
- • Offers depend on current inventory
- • You may need to visit many shops
Pawn shops
- • Very fast
- • Lowest typical offers
- • Limited firearm expertise
Auctions / consignment
- • Weeks to months to complete sale
- • Commissions reduce final payout
- • No guaranteed sale price
Private sale
- • Must meet buyers in person
- • Highest legal compliance risk
- • Time spent listing and negotiating
WeBuyGuns.com
Licensed online buyer
- • No listings or stranger meetups
- • Free shipping & clear instructions
- • Licensed, compliant process
- • Fast payment
Our process for firearm sellers in Minnesota
Our process is designed to help Minnesota sellers complete a legally compliant, documented sale with clear steps fast offer turnaround and fast payment.
- Tell us what you have
- Use our offer submission form. Share the make, model and condition, along with photos of the firearm, optics, accessories and any markings that affect value.
- Get a fast and free offer
- We review the details and provide a written offer based on the firearm, configuration and current demand, usually within 24 hours.
- Ship with clear instructions
- If you accept our offer, we provide a prepaid shipping label and clear, step-by-step instructions so your firearm is packaged and shipped correctly.
- Get paid quickly
- Once received and inspected, we issue payment using the method selected during checkout and finalize the documented transfer.
Have questions about the process, how to get started, or your specific firearms?
Call us at (317) 804-8713
Our track record
We are trusted by firearm sellers nationwide
Sell with confidence — no hassle and no hidden fees. Our streamlined process has facilitated thousands of firearms transactions nationwide, paying out over $4.5 million to users on our platform.
- Sellers on the platform
- 40,000+
- Paid out to sellers
- $4.5 Million
- We purchase firearms and ensure compliance in every state, including Minnesota
- Fast nationwide service
- All transactions are handled by firearms professionals to ensure legal compliance
- Licensed FFL with a class 3 SOT
What our most recent customers have to say
Super fast payment
Always fair with no shenanigans
Done three, likely will again.. Did again, made it four. Still good.
As usual well done, although I believe the offer cou;d have been a little bit higher....
Fourth sale, would do again. Smooth operation, excellent follow-up from Chris...
Excellent program, well run....
Frequently asked questions
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- Is selling my firearm to WeBuyGuns.com legal in Minnesota?
- Yes. We are a federally licensed firearms dealer located in the state of Indiana. You, the seller, are covered under our license just as you would be if you walked into our store. There are no laws preventing you from selling your firearm to us.
- Can I sell a firearm I do not have the original box or paperwork?
- Yes. In most cases we only need clear photos and accurate details so we can make a documented offer. If anything else is needed, we will tell you during the review.
- How long are offers good for?
- Offers are valid for 14 days.
- Does WeBuyGuns.com purchase multiple firearms, collections or estates?
- Absolutely! Once firearm information has been submitted, you will have the ability to submit additional firearms for review and offers. These firearms will be viewable from your user panel, which you access from your initial offer email. If you have a large number of firearms or an estate, it is best to contact us directly (to save you time).
- How do I get paid?
- We will either send you a check, or we will issue the funds via a secure ACH direct deposit. During the offer approval process, you will tell us which method of payment you prefer.
- What if I inherited firearms and don’t know much about them?
- Inherited firearms are common. You can start by sending photos or a simple list of items and we’ll help identify what you have, explain what affects value and guide you through the next steps before anything is shipped.
- Are background checks required for private gun sales in Minnesota?
- Yes. Minnesota requires background checks for most firearm transfers, including private sales. Because private sellers cannot run background checks themselves, transfers are typically completed through a licensed dealer. Selling to We Buy Guns ensures the background check and transfer are handled properly.
- Do I need a permit to sell a firearm in Minnesota?
- Certain firearms in Minnesota require the buyer to have a valid permit, and private sellers are responsible for verifying eligibility. These requirements can vary based on the type of firearm involved. Selling to a licensed buyer removes the need to determine which permits apply.
- I inherited firearms in Minnesota — can I sell them without additional paperwork?
- Inherited firearms can generally be sold, but Minnesota law may still require a background check or licensed transfer depending on the firearm. Our process allows heirs to sell inherited firearms or collections through a single documented transaction without managing permits or transfer logistics themselves.