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FFL Dealers in Lake Forest, IL

6 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Lake Forest, Illinois. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Lake Forest at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
4
Manufacturer of Firearms
1
Importer of Firearms
1
With a shooting range
2
Open on weekends
1
Google rating, 1 rated dealer
4.9 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Lake Forest

  • FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Lake Forest has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 5 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 Lake Forest →
  • Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

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 Lake Forest: common questions

How many gun stores are in Lake Forest, IL?

Lake Forest has 6 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Lake Forest has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 5 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 Lake Forest have gun stores with a shooting range?

2 licensed dealers in Lake Forest operate a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Lake Forest have more gun stores?

Arlington Heights (7 dealers, about 14 miles away) and Des Plaines (8), Crystal Lake (10) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.