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

Transfers and selling in Bonaparte

FFL transfers: 4 licensed dealers in Bonaparte 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

Fort Madison8 dealers · 24 mi
Mount Pleasant8 dealers · 24 mi
Fairfield6 dealers · 26 mi
Keokuk11 dealers · 27 mi
Bloomfield5 dealers · 32 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 Bonaparte: common questions

How many gun stores are in Bonaparte, IA?

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

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

Possibly. 4 licensed dealers in Bonaparte 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 Bonaparte have more gun stores?

Fort Madison (8 dealers, about 24 miles away) and Mount Pleasant (8), Fairfield (6) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.