Counts come from the current ATF Federal Firearms Licensee list for Amboy, Illinois; ratings, hours and range information come from each business's public listing where available.

Transfers and selling in Amboy

FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Amboy have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 1 other licensed dealer holds a licence type that can receive one but has not posted a transfer policy. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee.
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Dixon7 dealers · 13 mi
Rochelle5 dealers · 18 mi
Rock Falls6 dealers · 21 mi
Spring Valley5 dealers · 26 mi
Ottawa9 dealers · 34 mi

Buying a gun in Illinois

Purchase permit: FOID card required — all firearms.
Waiting period: 72 hours — all firearms.
Point-of-contact state: the dealer runs your background check through the state system rather than NICS directly.
Magazine capacity limit: 10 rounds (long guns), 15 (handguns).

State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in Amboy: common questions

How many gun stores are in Amboy, IL?

Amboy has 4 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 3 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Amboy?

Yes. 3 dealers in Amboy have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 1 other licensed dealer holds a licence type that can receive one but has not posted a transfer policy. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. The receiving dealer completes the Form 4473 and background check before you take possession.

What larger cities near Amboy have more gun stores?

Dixon (7 dealers, about 13 miles away) and Rochelle (5), Rock Falls (6) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.