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Gun Store in Colorado Springs: New & Used Guns, and Cash for Yours
Four Acme gun counters sell new firearms from the major brands and a big, ever-changing selection of used guns. We also buy guns for cash, take trades, make gun pawn loans and handle FFL transfers for $45 plus the $15 CBI check. Family-owned in Colorado Springs since 1976.
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Buy, sell, trade or pawn
Everything a gun shop does, plus what only a pawn shop can
Buy it
New handguns, rifles and shotguns with factory warranties, and inspected used guns for noticeably less.
Sell my gun for cash
Cash on the spot for the gun you’re done with. No consignment wait, no fees and no meeting strangers from the internet.
Trade it
Put your gun’s value toward another firearm, or anything else in the store: a watch, a laptop or a set of tools.
Pawn a gun
Need cash but want the gun back? Take a loan against it and redeem it when you’re ready. A CBI check is required at pick-up.
Colorado gun rules, in plain English
What do I need to buy a gun in Colorado?
You must be 21 or older to buy any firearm in Colorado. You need a valid government photo ID and a passed CBI background check, and Colorado’s three-day waiting period starts when we begin your check. Every sale, transfer and pawn redemption goes through a CBI Instacheck, and most clear in minutes.
The 2026 changes: since August 1, 2026, some semiautomatic rifles, shotguns and gas-operated handguns with detachable magazines need Colorado’s firearms eligibility card and course. Most common handguns don’t. If you’re pawning an AR-style rifle, read this first.
Selling or pawning a gun?
- Bring it unloaded, preferably cased
- Bring your valid government photo ID
- We look it over and give you a cash, trade and pawn offer
- Selling to a friend? Colorado requires it to go through an FFL: $75 total ($15 CBI check, $10 transfer fee, $50 secure hold)
More: private gun sales · CBI checks · 2026 gun laws
Why buy from Acme
Same brands and background check, more ways to pay
A big-box store sells guns, but it won’t buy yours, take a trade or loan you cash against it. A small gun shop has one counter. Acme has four, open Saturdays, staffed by people who shoot, including competitive shooters and former military and police. Ask for straight answers on what the 2026 law changes mean for the gun you’re buying.
Shop new and used guns
Glock, Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Sig Sauer and more
Every store stocks new handguns, rifles and shotguns for home defense, hunting, sport and carry from Glock, Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Sig Sauer, Springfield, Beretta, Mossberg, Remington, Browning and Walther. Each store lists its guns on Armslist as they come in, and inventory differs by store, so browse before you drive.
New guns
Factory warranties on the brands you know. Don’t see the model you want? Ask at the counter and we can usually order it.
Used guns
Trade-ins and buys that change every week, each inspected before it goes in the case. A used Glock 19 or Ruger 10/22 does the same job for noticeably less.
Ammo, reloading and gear
Common calibers, magazines, optics and red dots, holsters, lights, AR uppers and lowers and cleaning kits. Acme Pawn Original also carries reloading powder and primers.
Four gun counters
Browse each store's live gun inventory
Every store buys, sells, trades, pawns and receives FFL transfers. Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm and Saturday 10 am to 5 pm. Closed Sunday.
Military discount: $5 off FFL transfers with military ID. See our military pawn loans.
Questions we hear every day
Gun store FAQ
Where can I sell a gun for cash in Colorado Springs?
At any of Acme’s four Colorado Springs stores. Bring the firearm unloaded, preferably cased, with your photo ID. We make a cash offer on the spot, and you can also trade it toward anything in the store or take a pawn loan and get it back later.
Does Acme Pawn sell new guns or only used?
Both. Every store has new firearms from the major brands alongside used guns from trades, purchases and pawns. If you don’t see the new model you want, ask and we can usually order it.
How much is an FFL transfer at Acme Pawn?
$45 plus the $15 CBI background check, $15 for each additional firearm on the same transfer, and $5 off with military ID. Bought a gun on GunBroker, Armslist or from out of state? Have it shipped to any of our four stores.
How much does a private gun sale transfer cost?
$75 total, itemized: a $15 CBI background check, a $10 private-transfer fee (the Colorado maximum) and a $50 secure storage and custody fee, since we must hold the firearm for the mandatory three-day (72-hour) wait. Colorado requires person-to-person sales to go through an FFL, and both buyer and seller come in together.
What do I need to buy a gun in Colorado?
You must be 21 or older for any firearm. Bring a valid government photo ID, pass a CBI background check ($15), and allow for Colorado’s three-day waiting period, which starts when we begin your check. Some semiautomatic firearms with detachable magazines also require Colorado’s firearms eligibility card and course.
Can I see what guns you have before I drive over?
Yes. Each store lists its firearms on Armslist as inventory moves. Pick the store nearest you, browse, then call to have something held.
Can I pawn a gun instead of selling it?
Yes. A gun pawn is a cash loan with the firearm as collateral. Pay it back and pick it up. A CBI background check is required at redemption, and certain semiautomatic rifles may need the new eligibility card, so read our Colorado gun laws guide before pawning one.
Do you carry ammo, accessories and reloading supplies?
Yes. Ammunition, magazines, optics and red dots, holsters, lights, AR uppers and lowers and cleaning kits. Acme Pawn Original also stocks reloading supplies, including powder and primers.
Can I put a gun on layaway?
Yes. Put 10% down and pay 10% a month with no interest and no added fees. Colorado’s background check and waiting-period rules apply when you pick it up.
More: Live inventory · FFL transfers · CBI checks · Private sales · 2026 gun laws
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