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

Transfers and selling in Holstein

FFL transfers: 3 licensed dealers in Holstein 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

Cherokee8 dealers · 18 mi
Denison7 dealers · 36 mi
Le Mars6 dealers · 37 mi
Sioux City19 dealers · 41 mi
Spencer10 dealers · 47 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 Holstein: common questions

How many gun stores are in Holstein, IA?

Holstein 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 Holstein?

Possibly. 3 licensed dealers in Holstein 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 Holstein have more gun stores?

Cherokee (8 dealers, about 18 miles away) and Denison (7), Le Mars (6) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.