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

Transfers and selling in Oak Lawn

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Oak Lawn has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 2 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.
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Melrose Park6 dealers · 15 mi
Bolingbrook9 dealers · 17 mi
Lombard8 dealers · 18 mi
Naperville8 dealers · 21 mi
Des Plaines8 dealers · 23 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 Oak Lawn: common questions

How many gun stores are in Oak Lawn, IL?

Oak Lawn has 3 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 2 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Oak Lawn?

Yes. 1 dealer in Oak Lawn has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 2 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 Oak Lawn have more gun stores?

Melrose Park (6 dealers, about 15 miles away) and Bolingbrook (9), Lombard (8) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.