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

Transfers and selling in Urbandale

FFL transfers: 8 licensed dealers in Urbandale 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 Urbandale →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Des Moines24 dealers · 8 mi
Ankeny20 dealers · 11 mi
Indianola10 dealers · 21 mi
Perry9 dealers · 23 mi
Ames10 dealers · 29 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 Urbandale: common questions

How many gun stores are in Urbandale, IA?

Urbandale has 8 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 6 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Possibly. 8 licensed dealers in Urbandale 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 Urbandale have more gun stores?

Des Moines (24 dealers, about 8 miles away) and Ankeny (20), Indianola (10) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.