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

Transfers and selling in Mt Sterling

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Mt Sterling have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 1 other licensed dealer holds a licence type that can receive one but has not posted a transfer policy. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee.
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Jacksonville15 dealers · 30 mi
Quincy14 dealers · 32 mi
Macomb7 dealers · 37 mi
Springfield29 dealers · 60 mi
Lincoln6 dealers · 74 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 Mt Sterling: common questions

How many gun stores are in Mt Sterling, IL?

Mt Sterling has 3 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 3 Type 01 retail dealers, 0 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Mt Sterling?

Yes. 2 dealers in Mt Sterling have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 1 other licensed dealer holds a licence type that can receive one but has 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 Mt Sterling have more gun stores?

Jacksonville (15 dealers, about 30 miles away) and Quincy (14), Macomb (7) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.