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

Transfers and selling in Sioux City

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Sioux City have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 15 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 Sioux City →
Selling or pawning: 2 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Sioux City →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Ankeny20 dealers · 151 mi
Des Moines24 dealers · 154 mi
Cedar Rapids26 dealers · 243 mi
Davenport21 dealers · 304 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 Sioux City: common questions

How many gun stores are in Sioux City, IA?

Sioux City has 19 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 15 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 2 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Sioux City have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 15 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 Sioux City?

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

Ankeny (20 dealers, about 151 miles away) and Des Moines (24), Cedar Rapids (26) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.