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FFL Dealers in Waterloo, IA

15 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Waterloo, Iowa. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Waterloo at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
9
Pawnbroker in Firearms
1
Manufacturer of Firearms
5
SOT / NFA dealers
1
With a shooting range
1
Open on weekends
2
Google rating, 3 rated dealers
3.9 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Waterloo

  • FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Waterloo has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 14 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 Waterloo →
  • Selling or pawning: 1 licensed pawnbroker can buy or pawn a firearm.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

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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 Waterloo: common questions

How many gun stores are in Waterloo, IA?

Waterloo has 15 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 9 Type 01 retail dealers, 5 Type 07 manufacturers and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Waterloo has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 14 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.

Where can I sell or pawn a gun in Waterloo?

1 licensed firearms pawnbroker (ATF Type 02) in Waterloo can legally buy or pawn a firearm. Bring a government-issued photo ID; the pawnbroker logs the firearm into their federally required records.

Does Waterloo have gun stores with a shooting range?

1 licensed dealer in Waterloo operates a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Waterloo have more gun stores?

Cedar Falls (16 dealers, about 6 miles away) and Cedar Rapids (26), Mason City (16) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.