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

Transfers and selling in Marion

FFL transfers: 4 dealers in Marion have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 4 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 Marion →
Selling or pawning: 1 licensed pawnbroker can buy or pawn a firearm.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Cedar Rapids26 dealers · 6 mi
Iowa City12 dealers · 27 mi
Waterloo15 dealers · 50 mi
Muscatine12 dealers · 50 mi
Cedar Falls16 dealers · 56 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 Marion: common questions

How many gun stores are in Marion, IA?

Marion has 8 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 6 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker.

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

Yes. 4 dealers in Marion have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 4 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 Marion?

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

What larger cities near Marion have more gun stores?

Cedar Rapids (26 dealers, about 6 miles away) and Iowa City (12), Waterloo (15) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.