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

Transfers and selling in Maquoketa

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Maquoketa have confirmed they accept 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 Maquoketa →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Dubuque14 dealers · 29 mi
Davenport21 dealers · 37 mi
Bettendorf11 dealers · 38 mi
Marion8 dealers · 47 mi
Muscatine12 dealers · 49 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 Maquoketa: common questions

How many gun stores are in Maquoketa, IA?

Maquoketa has 7 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 7 Type 01 retail dealers, 0 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Maquoketa have confirmed they accept 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 Maquoketa have more gun stores?

Dubuque (14 dealers, about 29 miles away) and Davenport (21), Bettendorf (11) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.