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FFL Dealers in Sparta, IL

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

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FFL dealers in Sparta at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
21
Manufacturer of Firearms
1
Importer of Firearms
1
SOT / NFA dealers
1
Open on weekends
2
Google rating, 8 rated dealers
4.4 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Sparta

  • FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Sparta have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 20 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 Sparta →
  • Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

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 Sparta: common questions

How many gun stores are in Sparta, IL?

Sparta has 23 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 21 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Sparta have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 20 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 Sparta have more gun stores?

Pinckneyville (5 dealers, about 18 miles away) and Waterloo (5), Belleville (9) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.