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

Transfers and selling in Perry

FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Perry have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 6 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 Perry →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Ankeny20 dealers · 27 mi
Ames10 dealers · 28 mi
Des Moines24 dealers · 31 mi
Indianola10 dealers · 43 mi
Creston13 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 Perry: common questions

How many gun stores are in Perry, IA?

Perry has 9 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 8 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 3 dealers in Perry have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 6 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 Perry have more gun stores?

Ankeny (20 dealers, about 27 miles away) and Ames (10), Des Moines (24) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.