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

Transfers and selling in Bedford

FFL transfers: 3 licensed dealers in Bedford hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee.
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Clarinda5 dealers · 19 mi
Stanton5 dealers · 29 mi
Creston13 dealers · 33 mi
Glenwood11 dealers · 59 mi
Winterset5 dealers · 60 mi

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 Bedford: common questions

How many gun stores are in Bedford, IA?

Bedford has 3 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 2 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Possibly. 3 licensed dealers in Bedford 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 Bedford have more gun stores?

Clarinda (5 dealers, about 19 miles away) and Stanton (5), Creston (13) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.