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FFL Transfer Dealers in Decorah, IA
6 federally licensed firearms dealers are listed in Decorah, Iowa. Most listings come from ATF's public license list (October 2026), so it's worth a quick call to confirm a shop accepts transfers and to ask about its fee.
Common Sense Defense LLC
3527 US Hwy 52 · 52101
(563) 735-5603 · Dealer / gunsmith (Type 01)
Unclaimed listing — info from public ATF recordsDecorah Gun Supply Company
304 W Water St · 52101
(563) 419-3838 · Dealer / gunsmith (Type 01)
Unclaimed listing — info from public ATF recordsDriftless Flies And Firearms
1703 Pleasant Avenue · 52101
(563) 419-4690 · Dealer / gunsmith (Type 01)
Unclaimed listing — info from public ATF recordsHawkeye Ordnance
814 Mechanic St · 52101
(563) 379-3140 · Dealer / gunsmith (Type 01)
Unclaimed listing — info from public ATF recordsMadison Reproduction Arms
2441 Madison Rd · 52101
(563) 419-1675 · Dealer / gunsmith (Type 01)
Unclaimed listing — info from public ATF recordsWalmart #913
1798 Old Stage Rd · 52101
(563) 382-8737 · Dealer / gunsmith (Type 01)
Unclaimed listing — info from public ATF records
Nearby cities
- Cresco, IA 17 mi · 4
- Waukon, IA 18 mi · 5
- Lime Springs, IA 25 mi · 3
- Lansing, IA 30 mi · 4
- New Hampton, IA 32 mi · 4
- Elkader, IA 38 mi · 3
- Prairie Du Chien, WI 39 mi · 6
- La Crosse, WI 44 mi · 5
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Buying a gun in Iowa: good to know
- Waiting period
- None at the state level. Dealers run the federal NICS background check only.
- Handgun purchase permit
- No. The permit to acquire became optional in 2021. It's still issued, and dealers can accept it in place of a NICS check.
- Shipping and online purchases
- We found no notable state shipping restrictions. The usual federal rules apply: firearms ship to a licensed dealer, and handguns must go to a dealer in the buyer's home state. Check city and county rules too.
How an FFL transfer works
When you buy a gun online or from someone in another state, it ships to a local licensed dealer (an FFL) instead of your door. The dealer logs it in, you fill out ATF Form 4473 and pass the background check, and then you take it home. Dealers charge a transfer fee for this, often $20 to $75. Call first: ask whether they accept transfers from your seller, what the fee is, and whether they need the seller to email a copy of their license.