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

Transfers and selling in Howe

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Howe have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 3 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 Howe →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Angola10 dealers · 20 mi
Goshen11 dealers · 24 mi
Syracuse6 dealers · 28 mi
Elkhart26 dealers · 30 mi
Auburn14 dealers · 32 mi

Buying a gun in Indiana

Indiana follows the federal baseline: a licensed dealer runs the NICS background check on ATF Form 4473 and there is no state waiting period or purchase permit for most buyers.

State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in Howe: common questions

How many gun stores are in Howe, IN?

Howe has 5 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Howe have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 3 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 Howe have more gun stores?

Angola (10 dealers, about 20 miles away) and Goshen (11), Syracuse (6) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.