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

Transfers and selling in Wauconda

FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Wauconda have confirmed they accept 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. See transfer dealers in Wauconda →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Crystal Lake10 dealers · 8 mi
Lake Villa6 dealers · 13 mi
Lake Forest6 dealers · 13 mi
Arlington Heights7 dealers · 16 mi
Elgin7 dealers · 19 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 Wauconda: common questions

How many gun stores are in Wauconda, IL?

Wauconda has 5 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 2 Type 01 retail dealers, 3 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 3 dealers in Wauconda have confirmed they accept 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 Wauconda have more gun stores?

Crystal Lake (10 dealers, about 8 miles away) and Lake Villa (6), Lake Forest (6) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.