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

Transfers and selling in Crystal Lake

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Crystal Lake have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 8 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 Crystal Lake →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Oswego11 dealers · 38 mi
Plainfield12 dealers · 42 mi
Geneseo17 dealers · 111 mi
Peoria15 dealers · 125 mi
Bloomington12 dealers · 129 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 Crystal Lake: common questions

How many gun stores are in Crystal Lake, IL?

Crystal Lake has 10 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 6 Type 01 retail dealers, 4 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Crystal Lake?

Yes. 2 dealers in Crystal Lake have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 8 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.

Does Crystal Lake have gun stores with a shooting range?

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

What larger cities near Crystal Lake have more gun stores?

Oswego (11 dealers, about 38 miles away) and Plainfield (12), Geneseo (17) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.