Find an FFL / Illinois / Des Plaines
FFL Dealers in Des Plaines, IL
9 licensed FFL dealers in Des Plaines. 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.
MAXON SHOOTER'S SUPPLIES
75 E BRADROCK DR, DES PLAINES IL 60018
☎ 8472984867 · FFL #3-36-031-01-8J-05539
MAXON SHOOTER'S SUPPLIES AND INDOOR RANGE
75 E BRADROCK DR, DES PLAINES IL 60018
☎ 8472984867 · FFL #3-36-031-07-6L-08706
MY LOCAL FFL
171 WESTMERE ROAD, DES PLAINES IL 60016
☎ 8476304643 · FFL #3-36-031-07-9F-08530
ORTHOS / OTUS / BLACK RIVER MFG
55 BRADROCK DR STE A, DES PLAINES IL 60018
☎ 2242327480 · FFL #3-36-031-07-8G-09410
ORTHOS / OTUS / BLACK RIVER MFG / U-235 ARMORY
55 BRADROCK DR STE A, DES PLAINES IL 60018
☎ 2242327480 · FFL #3-36-031-08-8G-09411
ORTHOS ARMS / OTUS ARMS / U-235 ARMORY
55 BRADROCK DR STE A, DES PLAINES IL 60018
☎ 8477681011 · FFL #3-36-031-08-7F-07267
ORTHOS ARMS/OTUS ARMS/U235 ARMORY/BLACK RIVER MANU
55 BRADROCK DR STE A, DES PLAINES IL 60018
☎ 8477681011 · FFL #3-36-031-07-7G-07266
STARK DEFENSE, LLC
2285 ELMIRA AVE, DES PLAINES IL 60018
☎ 8478284203 · FFL #3-36-031-07-9E-08329
STARK DEFENSE, LLC
2285 ELMIRA AVE, DES PLAINES IL 60018
☎ 8478284203 · FFL #3-36-031-01-9E-08320
FFL transfers in Des Plaines, IL — FAQ
How does an FFL transfer work in Des Plaines?
When you buy a firearm online, the seller ships it to a licensed FFL dealer in Des Plaines — 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 Des Plaines?
Yes. Buy from any dealer on ArmoryMarketplace, choose a Des Plaines-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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