B & B Enterprise
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332 Cloverdale Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
View detailsFFL Dealers in Council Bluffs, IA
15 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.
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2901 Bass Pro Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
View detailsLeague Of Statesmen
Dealer
14773 Hillcrest Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
View detailsMidwest Taxidermy
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915 17th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
View details301 West Pierce St Ste #3, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
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3201 Manawa Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
View details821 N 24th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
View detailsSchulze, Robert Allen
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12800 240 St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
View detailsSmith, Dan
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830 4th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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1918 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
View details3011 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-3438
View detailsLeatherneck Gun Doctor
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1107 High St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
View detailsMonkey With A Hammer Gunsmithing
Manufacturer4.6(18)
Transfers: $20 handgun · $20 long gunHandgun transfers301 West Pierce Street, Suite #3, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
View detailsT L E
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72 Briar Ridge Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
View detailsRed Flag Armory INC
Manufacturer
805 South Main Suite 2, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
View detailsFFL dealers in Council Bluffs at a glance
- Dealer in Firearms
- 9
- Pawnbroker in Firearms
- 2
- Manufacturer of Firearms
- 4
- SOT / NFA dealers
- 3
- Open on weekends
- 4
- Google rating, 3 rated dealers
- 4.5 ★
Counts come from the current ATF Federal Firearms Licensee list for Council Bluffs, Iowa; ratings, hours and range information come from each business's public listing where available.
Transfers and selling in Council Bluffs
- FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Council Bluffs 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; 1 store does not accept transfers. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. See transfer dealers in Council Bluffs →
- Selling or pawning: 2 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Council Bluffs →
Nearby cities with more dealers
- Sioux City19 dealers · 91 mi
- Des Moines24 dealers · 117 mi
- Ankeny20 dealers · 120 mi
- Mason City16 dealers · 189 mi
- Cedar Falls16 dealers · 195 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 Council Bluffs: common questions
How many gun stores are in Council Bluffs, IA?
Council Bluffs has 15 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 9 Type 01 retail dealers, 4 Type 07 manufacturers and 2 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 3 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.
Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Council Bluffs?
Yes. 3 dealers in Council Bluffs 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; 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.
Where can I sell or pawn a gun in Council Bluffs?
2 licensed firearms pawnbrokers (ATF Type 02) in Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs have more gun stores?
Sioux City (19 dealers, about 91 miles away) and Des Moines (24), Ankeny (20) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.