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

Transfers and selling in Harvard

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Harvard have confirmed they accept 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. See transfer dealers in Harvard →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Marengo6 dealers · 13 mi
Belvidere8 dealers · 17 mi
Crystal Lake10 dealers · 20 mi
Loves Park6 dealers · 24 mi
Lake Villa6 dealers · 27 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 Harvard: common questions

How many gun stores are in Harvard, IL?

Harvard has 5 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 3 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Harvard have confirmed they accept 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 Harvard have more gun stores?

Marengo (6 dealers, about 13 miles away) and Belvidere (8), Crystal Lake (10) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.