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FFL Dealers in Iowa
ATF lists 1,441 active Federal Firearms Licensees in Iowa as of October 2026, in 522 cities and towns. Enter a ZIP code to see the ones nearest you on a map.
1,441Active licensees
1,406In our finder
522Cities and towns
1.9%Of all U.S. licensees
Cities in Iowa with the most FFL dealers
| City | Dealers in our finder | |
|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 24 | Search near 52404 |
| Des Moines, IA | 24 | Search near 50315 |
| Davenport, IA | 21 | Search near 52804 |
| Ankeny, IA | 19 | Search near 50023 |
| Burlington, IA | 19 | Search near 52601 |
| Sioux City, IA | 17 | Search near 51106 |
| Waterloo, IA | 15 | Search near 50701 |
| Cedar Falls, IA | 14 | Search near 50613 |
| Mason City, IA | 14 | Search near 50401 |
| Osage, IA | 14 | Search near 50461 |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 13 | Search near 51503 |
| Dubuque, IA | 13 | Search near 52001 |
| Iowa City, IA | 12 | Search near 52240 |
| Creston, IA | 11 | Search near 50801 |
| Glenwood, IA | 11 | Search near 51534 |
| Grinnell, IA | 11 | Search near 50112 |
| Muscatine, IA | 11 | Search near 52761 |
| Newton, IA | 11 | Search near 50208 |
| Ames, IA | 10 | Search near 50010 |
| Bettendorf, IA | 10 | Search near 52722 |
| Decorah, IA | 10 | Search near 52101 |
| Estherville, IA | 10 | Search near 51334 |
| Ottumwa, IA | 10 | Search near 52501 |
| Indianola, IA | 9 | Search near 50125 |
| Keokuk, IA | 9 | Search near 52632 |
| Perry, IA | 9 | Search near 50220 |
| Spencer, IA | 9 | Search near 51301 |
| Carroll, IA | 8 | Search near 51401 |
| Cherokee, IA | 8 | Search near 51012 |
| Fort Dodge, IA | 8 | Search near 50501 |
| Fort Madison, IA | 8 | Search near 52627 |
| Marion, IA | 8 | Search near 52302 |
| Marshalltown, IA | 8 | Search near 50158 |
| Montezuma, IA | 8 | Search near 50171 |
| Oskaloosa, IA | 8 | Search near 52577 |
| Pleasant Hill, IA | 8 | Search near 50327 |
| Urbandale, IA | 8 | Search near 50322 |
| Webster City, IA | 8 | Search near 50595 |
| Algona, IA | 7 | Search near 50511 |
| Bellevue, IA | 7 | Search near 52031 |
Iowa licences by type
| Licence type | Active in Iowa |
|---|
| Type 01 · Dealer | 1,063 |
| Type 07 · Manufacturer | 317 |
| Type 02 · Pawnbroker | 44 |
| Type 08 · Importer | 11 |
| Type 10 · Manufacturer of destructive devices | 4 |
| Type 11 · Importer of destructive devices | 2 |
For a transfer from an online seller you normally want a Type 01 dealer or a Type 02 pawnbroker. Many Type 07 manufacturers also take transfers. What the licence types mean.
Getting a firearm transferred in Iowa
When you buy a firearm online or from another state, the seller ships it to a licensed dealer, not to you. You pick the dealer, the dealer receives the firearm, and you complete ATF Form 4473 and a background check in person before taking it home. Dealers set their own transfer fees and policies, so call first to confirm they will accept the shipment. Iowa may add its own rules on top of federal law, such as waiting periods, permits or restrictions on certain firearms; your dealer will know what applies.
Own a shop in Iowa? Add your website and hours to your listing, free. Figures come from the list of active licensees ATF publishes monthly; "in our finder" leaves out chain stores that do not take transfers and dealers who asked not to be listed. FFL Connect is not affiliated with ATF and this page is not legal advice.
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