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

Transfers and selling in Cedar Falls

FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Cedar Falls have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 11 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy; 2 stores do not accept transfers. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. See transfer dealers in Cedar Falls →
Selling or pawning: 1 licensed pawnbroker can buy or pawn a firearm.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Cedar Rapids26 dealers · 55 mi
Ankeny20 dealers · 80 mi
Des Moines24 dealers · 88 mi
Davenport21 dealers · 117 mi
Burlington19 dealers · 136 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 Cedar Falls: common questions

How many gun stores are in Cedar Falls, IA?

Cedar Falls has 16 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 12 Type 01 retail dealers, 3 Type 07 manufacturers and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Cedar Falls?

Yes. 3 dealers in Cedar Falls have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 11 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy; 2 stores do 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.

Where can I sell or pawn a gun in Cedar Falls?

1 licensed firearms pawnbroker (ATF Type 02) in Cedar Falls can legally buy or pawn a firearm. Bring a government-issued photo ID; the pawnbroker logs the firearm into their federally required records.

What larger cities near Cedar Falls have more gun stores?

Cedar Rapids (26 dealers, about 55 miles away) and Ankeny (20), Des Moines (24) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.