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

Transfers and selling in Plainfield

FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Plainfield have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 9 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 Plainfield →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Peoria15 dealers · 95 mi
Geneseo17 dealers · 101 mi
Springfield29 dealers · 147 mi
Mattoon17 dealers · 149 mi
Jacksonville15 dealers · 168 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 Plainfield: common questions

How many gun stores are in Plainfield, IL?

Plainfield has 12 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 6 Type 01 retail dealers, 4 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 3 dealers in Plainfield have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 9 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 Plainfield have more gun stores?

Peoria (15 dealers, about 95 miles away) and Geneseo (17), Springfield (29) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.