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

Transfers and selling in Creston

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Creston have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 10 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 Creston →
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

Des Moines24 dealers · 52 mi
Ankeny20 dealers · 60 mi
Council Bluffs15 dealers · 77 mi
Cedar Falls16 dealers · 140 mi
Waterloo15 dealers · 142 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 Creston: common questions

How many gun stores are in Creston, IA?

Creston has 13 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 7 Type 01 retail dealers, 4 Type 07 manufacturers and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Creston have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 10 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 Creston?

1 licensed firearms pawnbroker (ATF Type 02) in Creston 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 Creston have more gun stores?

Des Moines (24 dealers, about 52 miles away) and Ankeny (20), Council Bluffs (15) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.