Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Mesa County. Grand Junction is located in the Grand Valley, where the Gunnison River meets the Colorado River. This western slope city of around 68,000 is known for its fruit orchards, vineyards, and red rock canyon country. Firearms ship to licensed FFL dealers throughout Mesa County.
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Colorado law allows.
Colorado mandates a Colorado Bureau of Investigation background check for dealer and most private sales, with a three-day waiting period from the start of the check before delivery. Buyers must be at least 21, with limited exceptions. The state prohibits the sale or transfer of magazines holding more than 15 rounds. Starting August 1, 2026, purchasing specified semi-automatic firearms, such as rifles or shotguns with detachable magazines or gas-operated handguns, requires a safety course and a sheriff-issued eligibility card.
Dealers in these communities all work for Grand Junction-area buyers:
Colorado does not allow permitless concealed carry. The Mesa County Sheriff issues concealed handgun permits to residents 21 and older who complete a qualifying training course and pass a background check; permits are valid for five years. Open carry is generally legal but can be restricted locally. Since 2021, cities and counties may enact their own firearm regulations, including limits on carry in specific areas. Check local ordinances where you live or travel.
Most Colorado deer and elk rifle hunting requires a limited license drawn in the spring, with over-the-counter options available for certain species and units. Deer rifle seasons typically occur in October and November, varying by game management unit. Plains units along the Front Range, including those around Mesa County, have specific dates and are mostly private land. Rifles must be centerfire and meet caliber and bullet-weight minimums. Refer to the 2026 Colorado Big Game brochure for unit details.
Mesa County includes the Grand Mesa and the Bookcliffs, with deer and elk units among Colorado’s top draws for hunters. The Cameo Shooting and Education Complex east of town is a state-run public range.
Public land surrounds the valley, and the Grand Mesa’s four rifle seasons attract hunters nationwide. Colorado’s magazine limits and new purchase requirements influence what can be shipped to the area.
The ranges on the city pages are public ranges run or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest, chosen by distance. Passes, licenses and hours are the agency's; check before you go.
Source: State wildlife agency and public-land range listings, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Fruita, Palisade, Clifton, Grand Junction or anywhere in Mesa County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
Yes. A dealer must wait three days from the start of the background check before delivering a firearm, or longer if the check remains pending.
Colorado prohibits the sale or transfer of magazines holding more than 15 rounds. Magazines owned before July 1, 2013, and kept in continuous possession are grandfathered.
Buyers of specified semi-automatic firearms with detachable magazines now need a completed safety course and a sheriff-issued eligibility card before purchase. Many handguns are exempt, but check current rules for your model.
Most states set a minimum cartridge for deer handguns that 9mm does not meet. Hunt with a rifle the state allows and treat the pistol as camp carry where legal.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Mesa County Sheriff or a local attorney about your own situation.