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

Transfers and selling in Washington

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Washington have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 5 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 Washington →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Mount Pleasant8 dealers · 24 mi
Iowa City12 dealers · 25 mi
Muscatine12 dealers · 34 mi
Ottumwa11 dealers · 41 mi
Cedar Rapids26 dealers · 45 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 Washington: common questions

How many gun stores are in Washington, IA?

Washington has 7 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Washington have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 5 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 Washington have more gun stores?

Mount Pleasant (8 dealers, about 24 miles away) and Iowa City (12), Muscatine (12) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.