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

Transfers and selling in Lake Zurich

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Lake Zurich has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 4 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 Zurich →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Lake Forest6 dealers · 11 mi
Arlington Heights7 dealers · 11 mi
Crystal Lake10 dealers · 12 mi
Des Plaines8 dealers · 15 mi
Lake Villa6 dealers · 16 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 Lake Zurich: common questions

How many gun stores are in Lake Zurich, IL?

Lake Zurich has 5 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 1 Type 01 retail dealer, 4 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Lake Zurich has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 4 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 Lake Zurich have more gun stores?

Lake Forest (6 dealers, about 11 miles away) and Arlington Heights (7), Crystal Lake (10) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.