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

Transfers and selling in Carroll

FFL transfers: 8 licensed dealers in Carroll 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 Carroll →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Ames10 dealers · 63 mi
Ankeny20 dealers · 68 mi
Des Moines24 dealers · 72 mi
Creston13 dealers · 73 mi
Spencer10 dealers · 75 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 Carroll: common questions

How many gun stores are in Carroll, IA?

Carroll has 9 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 5 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 3 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Possibly. 8 licensed dealers in Carroll 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.

Does Carroll have gun stores with a shooting range?

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

What larger cities near Carroll have more gun stores?

Ames (10 dealers, about 63 miles away) and Ankeny (20), Des Moines (24) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.