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

Transfers and selling in Bloomington

FFL transfers: 5 dealers in Bloomington have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 7 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. See transfer dealers in Bloomington →
Selling or pawning: 1 licensed pawnbroker can buy or pawn a firearm.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Peoria15 dealers · 36 mi
Springfield29 dealers · 56 mi
Mattoon17 dealers · 76 mi
Jacksonville15 dealers · 81 mi
Geneseo17 dealers · 91 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 Bloomington: common questions

How many gun stores are in Bloomington, IL?

Bloomington has 12 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 7 Type 07 manufacturers and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker.

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

Yes. 5 dealers in Bloomington have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 7 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have 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.

Where can I sell or pawn a gun in Bloomington?

1 licensed firearms pawnbroker (ATF Type 02) in Bloomington can legally buy or pawn a firearm. Bring a government-issued photo ID; the pawnbroker logs the firearm into their federally required records.

Does Bloomington have gun stores with a shooting range?

1 licensed dealer in Bloomington operates a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Bloomington have more gun stores?

Peoria (15 dealers, about 36 miles away) and Springfield (29), Mattoon (17) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.