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FFL Dealers in Ankeny, IA

20 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Ankeny, Iowa. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Ankeny at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
17
Manufacturer of Firearms
3
Open on weekends
3
Google rating, 4 rated dealers
4.7 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Ankeny

  • FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Ankeny have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 17 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 Ankeny →
  • 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 Iowa

Iowa 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 Ankeny: common questions

How many gun stores are in Ankeny, IA?

Ankeny has 20 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 17 Type 01 retail dealers, 3 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Ankeny have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 17 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 Ankeny have more gun stores?

Des Moines (24 dealers, about 10 miles away) and Cedar Rapids (26), Davenport (21) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.