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

Transfers and selling in Mattoon

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Mattoon has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 15 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 Mattoon →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Charleston6 dealers · 11 mi
Effingham5 dealers · 18 mi
Macon5 dealers · 35 mi
Marshall5 dealers · 38 mi
Decatur9 dealers · 39 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 Mattoon: common questions

How many gun stores are in Mattoon, IL?

Mattoon has 17 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 12 Type 01 retail dealers, 4 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Mattoon has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 15 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.

What larger cities near Mattoon have more gun stores?

Charleston (6 dealers, about 11 miles away) and Effingham (5), Macon (5) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.