FFL Dealers in Peoria, IL

15 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Peoria, Illinois. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Peoria at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
9
Pawnbroker in Firearms
3
Manufacturer of Firearms
3
Open on weekends
3
Google rating, 4 rated dealers
4.5 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Peoria

  • FFL transfers: 5 dealers in Peoria have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 10 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 Peoria →
  • Selling or pawning: 3 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Peoria →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

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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 Peoria: common questions

How many gun stores are in Peoria, IL?

Peoria has 15 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 9 Type 01 retail dealers, 3 Type 07 manufacturers and 3 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 5 dealers in Peoria have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 10 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 Peoria?

3 licensed firearms pawnbrokers (ATF Type 02) in Peoria 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 Peoria have more gun stores?

Geneseo (17 dealers, about 58 miles away) and Springfield (29), Mattoon (17) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.