Find an FFL / Iowa / Ames
FFL Dealers in Ames, IA
9 licensed FFL dealers in Ames. When you buy a firearm online, it ships to one of these FFLs, where you complete your background check and transfer. Contact one to confirm they accept transfers and ask about their fee.
BEAR CREEK ENTERPRISES
321 RUBY CIR, AMES IA 500100000
☎ 5152908878 · FFL #5-42-169-01-8D-10750
CYCLE SOURCE GROUP
2105 SE 5TH STREET, AMES IA 50010
☎ 5152320277 · FFL #5-42-169-01-9G-04293
DUNHAM'S SPORTS 9288
2801 GRAND AVENUE SUITE A 002, AMES IA 50010
☎ 2485306700 · FFL #5-42-169-01-7J-06294
ETHICAL ARMS LLC / ETHICAL ARMS
3711 ONION CREEK LN, AMES IA 50014
☎ 5152914159 · FFL #5-42-169-01-7G-04466
EZPAWN
326 LINCOLN WAY, AMES IA 500100000
☎ 5152327105 · FFL #5-42-169-02-7H-35267
KURRENT VENTURES
2242 229TH PLACE, AMES IA 500140000
☎ 5152921155 · FFL #5-42-015-01-7G-01871
SAFLY & SONS SPORTING GOODS
56043 180TH ST, AMES IA 50010
☎ 5152317348 · FFL #5-42-169-01-6K-16312
HARRIS, ROBERT ALLEN
2316 230TH ST SUITE 202, AMES IA 50014
☎ 5152929200 · FFL #5-42-015-01-8K-06604
THEISEN'S INC
1315 S DAYTON AVE, AMES IA 50010
☎ 5152329772 · FFL #5-42-169-01-7K-01354
FFL transfers in Ames, IA — FAQ
How does an FFL transfer work in Ames?
When you buy a firearm online, the seller ships it to a licensed FFL dealer in Ames — not to your home. You go to that FFL, fill out ATF Form 4473, pass a NICS background check, and take possession. The dealer logs the transfer in their records.
What does an FFL charge for a transfer?
Transfer fees are set by each dealer and typically run $25–$50 per firearm. Confirm the fee and that the dealer accepts transfers before you buy. FFLs marked “Accepts transfers” on ArmoryMarketplace list their fee up front.
Can I buy a gun online and pick it up in Ames?
Yes. Buy from any dealer on ArmoryMarketplace, choose a Ames-area FFL as your receiving dealer at checkout, and pick it up there once your background check clears.
Do all of these FFLs accept transfers?
Most do, but it isn’t required — some only sell their own inventory. Always call ahead to confirm the FFL accepts incoming transfers and ask about their fee.
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