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

Transfers and selling in Geneseo

FFL transfers: 4 dealers in Geneseo have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 13 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 Geneseo →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Colona10 dealers · 8 mi
Rock Island7 dealers · 21 mi
Milan5 dealers · 22 mi
Rock Falls6 dealers · 32 mi
Galesburg8 dealers · 36 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 Geneseo: common questions

How many gun stores are in Geneseo, IL?

Geneseo has 17 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 9 Type 01 retail dealers, 7 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 5 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 4 dealers in Geneseo have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 13 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 Geneseo have more gun stores?

Colona (10 dealers, about 8 miles away) and Rock Island (7), Milan (5) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.