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

Transfers and selling in Charleston

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Charleston has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 5 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 Charleston →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Mattoon17 dealers · 11 mi
Decatur9 dealers · 48 mi
Danville9 dealers · 55 mi
Taylorville10 dealers · 61 mi
Springfield29 dealers · 81 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 Charleston: common questions

How many gun stores are in Charleston, IL?

Charleston has 6 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 5 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Charleston has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 5 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.

What larger cities near Charleston have more gun stores?

Mattoon (17 dealers, about 11 miles away) and Decatur (9), Danville (9) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.