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

Transfers and selling in Bettendorf

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Bettendorf has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 10 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 Bettendorf →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Davenport21 dealers · 6 mi
Muscatine12 dealers · 31 mi
Iowa City12 dealers · 54 mi
Burlington19 dealers · 61 mi
Dubuque14 dealers · 67 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 Bettendorf: common questions

How many gun stores are in Bettendorf, IA?

Bettendorf has 11 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 9 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 Bettendorf?

Yes. 1 dealer in Bettendorf has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 10 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.

Does Bettendorf have gun stores with a shooting range?

2 licensed dealers in Bettendorf operate a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Bettendorf have more gun stores?

Davenport (21 dealers, about 6 miles away) and Muscatine (12), Iowa City (12) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.