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

Transfers and selling in Mason City

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Mason City has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 13 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy; 2 stores do not accept transfers. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. See transfer dealers in Mason City →
Selling or pawning: 2 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Mason City →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Ankeny20 dealers · 100 mi
Des Moines24 dealers · 110 mi
Cedar Rapids26 dealers · 112 mi
Sioux City19 dealers · 168 mi
Davenport21 dealers · 173 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 Mason City: common questions

How many gun stores are in Mason City, IA?

Mason City has 16 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 10 Type 01 retail dealers, 4 Type 07 manufacturers and 2 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 4 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Mason City?

Yes. 1 dealer in Mason City has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 13 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy; 2 stores do 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 Mason City?

2 licensed firearms pawnbrokers (ATF Type 02) in Mason City 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 Mason City have more gun stores?

Ankeny (20 dealers, about 100 miles away) and Des Moines (24), Cedar Rapids (26) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.