FFL Dealers in Council Bluffs, IA
23 licensed firearms dealers in Council Bluffs, Iowa
MONKEY WITH A HAMMER GUNSMITHING
301 West Pierce Street, Suite #3, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Manufacturer of Firearms manufacturerRed Flag Armory Inc
805 South Main Suite 2, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Manufacturer of Firearms manufacturerBear Arms Llc
25 South 15th ST Suite 2B, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Dealer in Firearms / Gunsmith expiredBear Arms, Llc
25 S 15th ST Suite 2B, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Manufacturer of Firearms manufacturer expiredSound OF Silence Llc
23252 Three Bridge RD, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Dealer in Firearms / Gunsmith expiredFinding an FFL Dealer in Council Bluffs, Iowa
There are 23 federally licensed firearms dealers in Council Bluffs, IA, serving a population of 62,564. These include 15 dealers / gunsmiths, 5 manufacturers, 3 pawnbrokers.
Council Bluffs has 36.8 FFL dealers per 100,000 residents — near the national average of 34.4 per 100K.
When choosing an FFL dealer for a transfer, call ahead to confirm their transfer fee and ensure they are accepting transfers. Most dealers in Council Bluffs charge between $20–$50 per transfer. You will need a valid government-issued photo ID and must pass an NICS background check to complete any firearm purchase or transfer.
Gun Laws in Iowa
Iowa enacted constitutional carry in 2021, eliminating the permit requirement for concealed carry. No waiting period or purchase permit is required, and NFA items are legal.
- Concealed carry: No permit required (constitutional carry)
- Waiting period: None
- Background check: Federal NICS only
- Minimum age: 21 for handguns, 18 for long guns
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