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FFL Dealers in Lake Villa, IL

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

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FFL dealers in Lake Villa at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
2
Pawnbroker in Firearms
1
Manufacturer of Firearms
2
Importer of Firearms
1
Open on weekends
1
Google rating, 1 rated dealer
4.6 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Lake Villa

  • FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Lake Villa 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 Lake Villa →
  • 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

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 Villa: common questions

How many gun stores are in Lake Villa, IL?

Lake Villa has 6 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 2 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker.

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

Yes. 3 dealers in Lake Villa 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.

Where can I sell or pawn a gun in Lake Villa?

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

What larger cities near Lake Villa have more gun stores?

Crystal Lake (10 dealers, about 18 miles away) and Arlington Heights (7), Des Plaines (8) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.