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

Transfers and selling in Clear Lake

FFL transfers: 3 licensed dealers in Clear Lake 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

Mason City16 dealers · 9 mi
Forest City5 dealers · 16 mi
Osage14 dealers · 31 mi
Charles City5 dealers · 36 mi
Algona7 dealers · 43 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 Clear Lake: common questions

How many gun stores are in Clear Lake, IA?

Clear Lake 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 Clear Lake?

Possibly. 3 licensed dealers in Clear Lake 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 Clear Lake have more gun stores?

Mason City (16 dealers, about 9 miles away) and Forest City (5), Osage (14) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.