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FFL Dealers in Des Moines, IA

24 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Des Moines, Iowa. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Des Moines at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
15
Pawnbroker in Firearms
4
Manufacturer of Firearms
5
SOT / NFA dealers
1
With a shooting range
1
Open on weekends
6
Google rating, 7 rated dealers
4.4 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Des Moines

  • FFL transfers: 6 dealers in Des Moines have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 18 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. See transfer dealers in Des Moines →
  • Selling or pawning: 4 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Des Moines →

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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 Des Moines: common questions

How many gun stores are in Des Moines, IA?

Des Moines has 24 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 15 Type 01 retail dealers, 5 Type 07 manufacturers and 4 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Des Moines?

Yes. 6 dealers in Des Moines have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 18 other licensed dealers 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.

Where can I sell or pawn a gun in Des Moines?

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

Does Des Moines have gun stores with a shooting range?

1 licensed dealer in Des Moines operates a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Des Moines have more gun stores?

Pleasant Hill (8 dealers, about 7 miles away) and Norwalk (5), Urbandale (8) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.