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

Transfers and selling in Humboldt

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Humboldt has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 5 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 Humboldt →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Fort Dodge9 dealers · 16 mi
Algona7 dealers · 23 mi
Webster City8 dealers · 28 mi
Spencer10 dealers · 54 mi
Estherville10 dealers · 55 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 Humboldt: common questions

How many gun stores are in Humboldt, IA?

Humboldt has 6 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 5 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Humboldt has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 5 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.

What larger cities near Humboldt have more gun stores?

Fort Dodge (9 dealers, about 16 miles away) and Algona (7), Webster City (8) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.