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

Transfers and selling in Dubuque

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Dubuque 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 Dubuque →
Selling or pawning: 2 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Dubuque →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Cedar Rapids26 dealers · 62 mi
Davenport21 dealers · 66 mi
Waterloo15 dealers · 84 mi
Cedar Falls16 dealers · 89 mi
Burlington19 dealers · 118 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 Dubuque: common questions

How many gun stores are in Dubuque, IA?

Dubuque has 14 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 10 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 2 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Dubuque 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 Dubuque?

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

Does Dubuque have gun stores with a shooting range?

2 licensed dealers in Dubuque operate a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Dubuque have more gun stores?

Cedar Rapids (26 dealers, about 62 miles away) and Davenport (21), Waterloo (15) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.