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

Transfers and selling in Downers Grove

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Downers Grove has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 3 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.
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Bolingbrook9 dealers · 6 mi
Naperville8 dealers · 7 mi
Lombard8 dealers · 8 mi
Melrose Park6 dealers · 12 mi
Aurora6 dealers · 14 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 Downers Grove: common questions

How many gun stores are in Downers Grove, IL?

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

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Downers Grove?

Yes. 1 dealer in Downers Grove has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 3 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 Downers Grove have more gun stores?

Bolingbrook (9 dealers, about 6 miles away) and Naperville (8), Lombard (8) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.