Loveland, Colorado — Est. 2023

Straight answers.
Square deals.
Serious about safety.

MAk0Firearms is a full-service firearms retailer on East 3rd Street in Loveland. Whether you're picking up your first .22 or completing an FFL transfer, you'll get honest guidance, fair pricing, and a clear walkthrough of every legal requirement.

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Federal Firearms Licensee In business since 2023 NSSF member retailer

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In the case this week

** CURRENTLY SOLD OUT **

Thanks, Loveland — the case is empty. We'll be listing new arms within the month. Check back soon, or drop a special-order request below — most catalog items land within a week.

ALL firearms are picked up in person at our shop — 1180 E. 3rd St., Loveland, CO — or transferred to a licensed FFL dealer near you. No firearm is ever shipped to a residence. Every transfer requires ATF Form 4473 and a background check.
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Tell us what you're after and we'll reply within one business day with a price and ETA. No payment now, no obligation — most catalog items arrive within a week.

Firearms ordered through this form are paid for and picked up in store after your background check, or transferred to your local FFL. We'll confirm availability before anything is ordered.

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Services

More than a counter

FFL transfers — $50

Bought online or from a private seller? We receive it, log it, and run your background check. No surprise fees, no judgment, usually 15 minutes of paperwork.

Training for every level

From a free first-time-owner orientation to concealed-carry coursework, our certified instructors teach safety first, marksmanship second.

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Catalog

Inventory

Live floor stock. Firearms are reserved online and completed in store with a background check — we never ship a firearm to your door. Ammo and accessories ship where law allows.

Services

Services & pricing

Everything is priced up front. If a job needs an estimate first, we'll tell you before any work begins.

FFL transfers

$50 first firearm · $33 each additional transfer

We accept transfers from any online retailer, auction site, or out-of-state dealer. Have the seller email us and we'll send our license directly.

Special orders

No deposit on most catalog items

Access to six national distributors. If it's in production, we can usually have it in the shop within a week — often below big-box pricing.

Cerakote & refinishing

Slides from $110 · Complete firearms quoted

Factory-trained applicator, full color catalog in store. Typical turnaround two to three weeks.

Consignment

15% of sale price, $50 minimum

We photograph, list, display, and handle every bit of the legal paperwork. You get a check when it sells.

How a transfer works

FFL transfers, step by step

  1. Have it shipped to us

    Give the seller our FFL info — email transfers@mak0firearms.com and we'll send our license directly to them. Most sellers have us on file already.

  2. We log it in

    When your firearm arrives we enter it in our bound book and email you, usually the same day it lands.

  3. Come in with ID

    Bring a valid government-issued photo ID showing your current address. You'll complete ATF Form 4473 at the counter — about ten minutes.

  4. Background check

    We submit the check through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (InstaCheck). Many come back the same visit; some take longer. Colorado also has a waiting period before pickup — we'll give you the exact pickup date in writing.

  5. Pick it up

    Once approved and the waiting period has run, your firearm goes home with you. We'll walk through its function and safe storage if you'd like.

Training

Classes & coaching

Small classes, patient instructors, zero ego. Every course starts with the four rules of firearm safety and never strays far from them.

Upcoming classes

SAT JUN 20
First-Time Owner Orientation

2 hours · classroom · no firearm needed. Safe handling, storage, and Colorado law basics.

Free Reserve a seat
SUN JUN 28
Pistol Fundamentals

4 hours · classroom + range session at our partner range. Grip, stance, sight picture, dry-fire practice plan.

$95 Reserve a seat
SAT JUL 11
Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit Course

8 hours · meets state training requirements for the CHP application. Includes live-fire qualification.

$150 Reserve a seat
SAT JUL 25
Ladies' Intro Night

3 hours · women-only small group with our lead female instructor. Rental firearms provided.

$60 Reserve a seat

Instructors

Marcus Reyes — Lead Instructor

NRA Certified Pistol & Rifle Instructor, former Army marksmanship coach, 12 years teaching civilians. Known for turning nervous first-timers into confident, safe owners.

Jenna Kowalski — Instructor

USCCA Certified Instructor and competitive shooter. Runs our women's programs and private one-on-one coaching sessions.

Class sizes are capped at 10. Reserving a seat through the contact form holds your spot; payment is collected in store before class day.

About

On East 3rd Street since 2023

MAk0Firearms opened in 2023 with one display case, a workbench, and a simple idea: a gun shop should feel like a good hardware store — knowledgeable, unhurried, and honest about what you do and don't need.

Today we're a team of six, but the idea hasn't changed. We'll spend forty minutes helping you decide on a first handgun and tell you plainly if the cheaper option is the better one. About a third of our customers have never owned a firearm before, and we're proud of that.

Safety and legality aren't fine print here — they're the first conversation. Every sale includes a free cable lock, and every first-time buyer gets an open invitation to our no-cost orientation class.

  • Federal Firearms Licensee (Type 01)
  • NSSF member retailer · ShotShow exhibitor partner
  • Certified Cerakote applicator on staff
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Compliance & FAQ

Know before you go

Plain-language answers to the questions we hear every day. Laws change — when in doubt, call us or check with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Nothing here is legal advice.

How old do I have to be to buy?
Under federal law, you must be 18 for rifles, shotguns, and long-gun ammunition and 21 for handguns and handgun ammunition when buying from a licensed dealer. Colorado law also sets 21 as the minimum age for most firearm purchases — we'll confirm the current rule that applies to your purchase at the counter.
How does the background check work?
Every firearm purchase or transfer starts with ATF Form 4473, a federal form you fill out at our counter (about 10 minutes). We then submit your information to CBI InstaCheck, Colorado's point of contact for the federal NICS system. Three outcomes are possible:
  • Approved — most checks; often within the same visit.
  • Delayed — CBI needs more time to research. We hold the firearm and call you when it clears.
  • Denied — we'll give you CBI's appeal information. We can't see the reason for a denial.
Is there a waiting period in Colorado?
Yes. Colorado requires a waiting period between the background check and pickup, even if your check is approved instantly. When you buy, we'll write your earliest pickup date on your receipt so there's no guesswork.
What should I bring?
A valid government-issued photo ID with your current physical address (driver's license or state ID). If your ID shows an old address, bring a supporting government document with the current one — vehicle registration, hunting license, or similar. PO boxes don't qualify as an address.
How long does an FFL transfer take once it arrives?
We log incoming firearms the day they arrive and email you. After that it's the same process as an in-store purchase: Form 4473, InstaCheck, then the state waiting period. Plan on picking up a few days after your paperwork, not the same afternoon.
Do you ship firearms to my house?
No — and no legitimate dealer does. Firearms purchased through our site are reserved online and completed in store, or shipped to another licensed FFL near you. Ammunition and accessories can ship directly where state law allows.
Can you ship ammo to other states?
It depends on the destination. Several states and localities restrict or prohibit direct ammunition shipments or require a license on file. Our checkout flags restricted destinations, and we cancel and refund any order we can't lawfully fulfill.
Do magazines have capacity limits in Colorado?
Colorado restricts the sale and transfer of large-capacity magazines (generally over 15 rounds). We stock compliant magazines and will let you know if an accessory you're after is affected.
Can someone else pick up my firearm?
No. The person completing Form 4473 and the background check must be the actual buyer and must take possession in person. Buying a firearm for someone who can't legally buy one themselves (a "straw purchase") is a federal felony — we will refuse any sale we believe is one.
I've never held a gun. Will I feel out of place?
You'll be in good company — about a third of our customers are first-time buyers. Ask for a "first-timer walkthrough" at the counter and we'll start from zero: safety rules, how actions work, what fits your hand, and what it all costs. No commission pressure, ever.

Contact

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MAk0Firearms
1180 E. 3rd St.
Loveland, CO 80537
MonClosed
Tue–Fri10:00–19:00
Sat09:00–17:00
Sun11:00–16:00

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