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

Transfers and selling in Jacksonville

FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Jacksonville have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 10 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy; 1 store does not accept transfers. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. See transfer dealers in Jacksonville →
Selling or pawning: 1 licensed pawnbroker can buy or pawn a firearm.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Springfield29 dealers · 33 mi
Mattoon17 dealers · 101 mi
Sparta23 dealers · 113 mi
Geneseo17 dealers · 118 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 Jacksonville: common questions

How many gun stores are in Jacksonville, IL?

Jacksonville has 14 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 10 Type 01 retail dealers, 3 Type 07 manufacturers and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker.

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

Yes. 3 dealers in Jacksonville have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 10 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy; 1 store does not accept transfers. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. The receiving dealer completes the Form 4473 and background check before you take possession.

Where can I sell or pawn a gun in Jacksonville?

1 licensed firearms pawnbroker (ATF Type 02) in Jacksonville can legally buy or pawn a firearm. Bring a government-issued photo ID; the pawnbroker logs the firearm into their federally required records.

Does Jacksonville have gun stores with a shooting range?

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

What larger cities near Jacksonville have more gun stores?

Springfield (29 dealers, about 33 miles away) and Mattoon (17), Sparta (23) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.