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

Transfers and selling in Montezuma

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Montezuma has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 7 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 Montezuma →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Grinnell11 dealers · 14 mi
Newton11 dealers · 29 mi
Ottumwa11 dealers · 37 mi
Cedar Rapids26 dealers · 52 mi
Iowa City12 dealers · 53 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 Montezuma: common questions

How many gun stores are in Montezuma, IA?

Montezuma has 8 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 5 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 5 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Montezuma has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 7 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 Montezuma have more gun stores?

Grinnell (11 dealers, about 14 miles away) and Newton (11), Ottumwa (11) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.