Across Illinois, of the 288 gun stores we list, 282 give a phone number, 28 publish opening hours and 151 have a website. No national chains here — every store on this page is independent.
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single store are listed further down this page.
- Colona7
- McHenry6
- Springfield6
- Peoria5
- Crete4
- Belleville3
- Belvidere3
- Carbondale3
- Chicago3
- Crystal Lake3
- Danville3
- Galesburg3
- Joliet3
- Lake Zurich3
- Libertyville3
- Mattoon3
- Plano3
- Quincy3
- Rockford3
- Taylorville3
- West Chicago3
- Addison2
- Bensenville2
- Berwyn2
- Bourbonnais2
- Bradley2
- Bridgeport2
- Carol Stream2
- Carpentersville2
- Dwight2
- East Alton2
- East Dubuque2
- Edwardsville2
- Effingham2
- Elburn2
- Geneseo2
- Geneva2
- Gibson City2
- Hanover Park2
- Lake Villa2
- Lake in the Hills2
- Lansing2
- Loves Park2
- Manhattan2
- Manteno2
- Marengo2
- Marseilles2
- Melrose Park2
- Minooka2
- Morris2
- Morton2
- Naperville2
- New Lenox2
- Norris City2
- Princeville2
- Rantoul2
- Rock Falls2
- Shelbyville2
- Sparta2
- Spring Valley2
- Tinley Park2
- Woodstock2
- Zion2
Illinois, by feature
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Other towns in Illinois
One store each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Mccluskie Guns & GearAbingdon
106 N Main St, Abingdon, IL 61410-1441
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Whistle StopAlbion
25 W Main St, Albion, IL 62806-1006
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A&S ARMSAntioch
301 N Main Street (RT 83), Suite 208, Antioch, IL 60002
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Kimler Gunworks Inc.Argenta
169 N North St, Argenta, IL 62501-8192
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Check Your 6, Inc.Arlington Heights
1204 E Central Rd Lowr Level, Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2890
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Raging Bullet Guns And More IncAuburn
5675 W Divernon Rd, Auburn, IL 62615-9537
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Law Weapons IncAurora
910 Industrial Dr, Aurora, IL 60506
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 10am - 5:30pm
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Carter's FirearmsAva
507 Suchman Rd, Ava, IL 62907
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Apocalypse HardwareBatavia
215 Oswald Ave Ste 215, Batavia, IL 60510-9320
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Dwight's GunsBelle Rive
5120 N Norwich Ln, Belle Rive, IL 62810-2703
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Hood's Guns & MoreBenton
5777 Izaac Walton Rd, Benton, IL 62812
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Five Oaks Custom GunsmithingBradford
9754 Township Road 1550 N, Bradford, IL 61421
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Almost Wholesale Guns And SupplyBridgeview
7410 S Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL 60455-1315
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Walnut Creek Shooters Supply, IncBrownstown
1649 N 2000 St, Brownstown, IL 62418
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MiR TacticalBuffalo Grove
1348 Busch Pkwy, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-4505
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Don's GunsmithingCarlyle
16030 Old US Highway 50, Carlyle, IL 62231-2414
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Jade IncCedarville
140 Woodlane Dr, Cedarville, IL 61013
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Blue Coat Arms CompanyChatham
10001 Curran Rd, Chatham, IL 62629
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Leising's FirearmsChicago Heights
1810 Chicago Rd, Chicago Heights, IL 60411-3407
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Dry Creek FirearmsChillicothe
1237 N 1st St, Chillicothe, IL 61523-1648
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Southland Coal CityCoal City
692 E Division St, Coal City, IL 60416-1646
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Crusader Coating And ArmsCoal Valley
402 W 4th Ave, Coal Valley, IL 61240-9173
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JW GunsmithCobden
2630 Cobden School Rd, Cobden, IL 62920
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Gun Storage SolutionsCooksville
18317 N 2600 East Rd, Cooksville, IL 61730
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Aces and Eights FirearmsCowden
1763 E 3100 Ave, Cowden, IL 62422
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N&T FirearmsCrescent City
203 Main St, Crescent City, IL 60928
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Thompson Trading Company LlcCreve Coeur
201 N Main St, Creve Coeur, IL 61610-4039
Tue 10am-5pm, Wed 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm
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Marvin's Pistol ParkDe Soto
16182 Cambria Rd, De Soto, IL 62924
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Concealed Carry Of IllinoisDeerfield
15 Parkway N, Deerfield, IL 60015
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Hatfield Gun CompanyDes Plaines
55 Bradrock Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018-1937
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American Arms & TransfersDixon
741 Sterling Rd, Dixon, IL 61021-9350
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GAT GunsDundee
970 Dundee Ave, Dundee, IL 60118-3035
Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 9am-6pm
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The Metal ForestEast Peoria
84 E Hoffman Rd, East Peoria, IL 61611-9768
9am – 4pm Monday thru Friday
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Freedom Sport ShopEl Paso
146 W Front St, El Paso, IL 61738
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Beaty's Gun and TackleEwing
507 N Main St, Ewing, IL 62836
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Orchard 5 LLCFarmington
21353 E IL-116, Farmington, IL 61531-9421
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Pad-N-Checker Gunstock ServiceFindlay
2083 N 1525 East Rd, Findlay, IL 62534
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SNS CastingFlanagan
5485 E 2000 North Rd, Flanagan, IL 61740
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Schryver Gun SalesForreston
304 S Oak Ave, Forreston, IL 61030
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Rock Hollow Conservation ClubFreeport
1931 Il Route 75 E, Freeport, IL 61032-8196
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Vintage ArmsGages Lake
18276 W Gages Lake Rd Ste 1, Gages Lake, IL 60030-1812
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JCS Gun FabGilman
420 S Main St, Gilman, IL 60938-1541
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Glenwood Gun & Pistol RangeGlenwood
135 E Main St, Glenwood, IL 60425-1793
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Crockett GunsmithingGoreville
2370 Lake Shore Dr S, Goreville, IL 62939
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JP's Guns and StuffGrayville
110 E North St, Grayville, IL 62844-1402
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Eagle Tactical SystemsGurnee
1485 St Paul Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031-2149
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Antrim Hill FirearmsHillsboro
11105 Walshville Trail, Hillsboro, IL 62049
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SeaStrong Customs LLC.Hindsboro
1109 Indiana St, Hindsboro, IL 61930
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Powerhouse Tactical AcademyHoffman Estates
2200 Stonington Ave Ste 106, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
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Transfers By John IncHomer Glen
12559 W Martingale Ln, Homer Glen, IL 60491
Tuesday 11AM start
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MADE TargetsHopedale
300 Ford Ave, Hopedale, IL 61747
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Brown Arms & AmmoJacksonville
1673 Mt Zion Rd, Jacksonville, IL 62650
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Stier ArmsJohnston City
136 W Broadway Blvd, Johnston City, IL 62951-1424
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Phelan PrecisionKinsman
8440 W Cahill Rd, Kinsman, IL 60437
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Ds Arms Advanced Weapon SystemsLake Barrington
27990 W Industrial Ave, Lake Barrington, IL 60010-2455
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Bullet, Barrel & Gun LLCLake Bluff
Rockland Rd & Waukegan Rd, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
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D and J GunsLakemoor
116 W Rand Rd, Lakemoor, IL 60051-8741
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Guns and GloryLe Roy
117 E Center St, Le Roy, IL 61752-1717
Mon 4pm-7pm, Wed 4pm-7pm, Thu 4pm-7pm, Fri 12pm-4pm, Sat 9am-2pm
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Spoon River GunworksLewistown
11633 N Us 24 Highway, Lewistown, IL 61542
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Tactical BunkerLincoln
127 S Sangamon St, Lincoln, IL 62656-2012
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Rink's Gun and SportLockport
14363 Archer Ave, Lockport, IL 60441-7485
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North American FirearmsLombard
1033 E Saint Charles Rd, Lombard, IL 60148-2059
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Zancha's Guns and AmmoLovington
108 E State St, Lovington, IL 61937-1047
Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
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Twigg ArmsMachesney Park
9863 N Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115
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TFSMacomb
905 W Jefferson St, Macomb, IL 61455-2085
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Lee Lester Sporting GoodsMacon
4671 E Crosson Rd, Macon, IL 62544-7151
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Hilltop Firearms & AmmoMarine
10961 Pocahontas Rd, Marine, IL 62061
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Red Warrior TacticalMarshall
1314 N Michigan Ave, Marshall, IL 62441-5307
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Larry's Gun ShopMc Leansboro
1302 S Jackson St, Mc Leansboro, IL 62859-2186
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Armed and Ready LLCMiddletown
600 S Main St, Middletown, IL 62666
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Lewis Machine & ToolMilan
1305 11th St W, Milan, IL 61264-2260
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Hutch's Guns & AmmoMilledgeville
30308 Eagle Point Rd, Milledgeville, IL 61051-9217
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Linnemanns Gun ShopMillstadt
5 S Main St, Millstadt, IL 62260-1943
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Shoot Point Blank MokenaMokena
18810 88th Ave, Mokena, IL 60448
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Legacy ArmamentMomence
12 N Dixie Hwy, Momence, IL 60954-1563
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Sheepdog Firearms AcademyMonee
25812 S Sunset Dr, Monee, IL 60449-9190
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More GunsMount Vernon
1711 Conger Ave, Mount Vernon, IL 62864-4611
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Wabash Gun ClubMt Carmel
8634 IL-15, Mt Carmel, IL 62863-4786
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RAT Worx USAMt Morris
112 E Hitt St, Mt Morris, IL 61054-1220
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A & S GunsmithingMt Vernon
307 S 24th St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864-3003
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RMG Guns & AmmunitionMundelein
25687 Hillview Ct, Mundelein, IL 60060-9436
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John and Elizabeth Browning Home and Gun ShopNauvoo
550 Main St, Nauvoo, IL 62354
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Sandalwood ArmoryNew Holland
101 N Mason St, New Holland, IL 62671-4091
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Midwest Firearm Transfer LLCNiles
7332 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714
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RG Firearms and Sporting SuppliesO'Fallon
1633 E US-50, O'Fallon, IL 62269-3018
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Illinois Conceal Carry, LLCOak Brook
2001 Midwest Rd Ste Ll44a, Oak Brook, IL 60523
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American Ammo LLCOak Lawn
4020 W 111th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453-5780
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Windy City Firearms IncOak Park
6338 Roosevelt Rd, Oak Park, IL 60304-2313
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Greaney's Guns IncOakdale
4693 County Rd 10, Oakdale, IL 62268
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American Gun DepotOrland Park
15255 S 94th Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462-3800
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The Pew Doctor, Llc.Ottawa
221 W Etna Rd Ste 7, Ottawa, IL 61350-5613
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Pioneer Custom GunsmithingPalestine
17392 E 1050th Ave, Palestine, IL 62451-2621
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Locked & Loaded Ltd.Pana
1299 E Jackson St, Pana, IL 62557-6433
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Crazyhorse Guns & ArcheryParis
814 N Main St, Paris, IL 61944-1142
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Gahm EnterprisesPearl City
259 IL Route 73 N, Pearl City, IL 61062-9773
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Pekin Gun & Sporting GoodsPekin
281 Derby St, Pekin, IL 61554-5648
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DLD VIPPeoria Heights
1405 E Lake Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616-7801
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WRM Sales and ServicePhilo
1805 County Rd 300 N, Philo, IL 61864
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Hicks Trading StationPinckneyville
4952 IL-13, Pinckneyville, IL 62274
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Pure rod and gunPlainfield
23239 W Main St, Plainfield, IL 60544-7604
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Sporting Arms and SupplyPosen
14216 Western Ave, Posen, IL 60469-1031
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MJ's FirearmsRichton Park
5237 Northwind Dr, Richton Park, IL 60471-1358
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Chuck's Gun Shop & Pistol RangeRiverdale
14310 S Indiana Ave, Riverdale, IL 60827-2823
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Red Devil ArmsRochester
130 S John St, Rochester, IL 62563-9548
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FlashPoint FirearmsRoscoe
11907 Main St, Roscoe, IL 61073
Monday: 12:00pm - 6:30pm
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The Gun Doctor, IncRoselle
1050 Lake St, Roselle, IL 60172-3366
Tue-Fri: 10am-7pm
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First Class Bullets and BrassSandwich
1645 Hilda Dr, Sandwich, IL 60548
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Northwest IL Hydrographics & GunsSavanna
13220 Wacker Cir, Savanna, IL 61074-8437
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Stagecoach Shootin' IronsScales Mound
406 Franklin St, Scales Mound, IL 61075-9724
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SemperfisupplySouth Elgin
330 Sundown Rd, South Elgin, IL 60177-1152
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IFA Firearms, Inc.St Charles
000, St Charles, IL 60174
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Luketich Arms, Ltd.Staunton
18527 Soccer Rd, Staunton, IL 62088
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Discreet HeatSugar Grove
6 S Main St, Sugar Grove, IL 60554-5030
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C.o.p.s., Inc.Sycamore
1210 E State St Ste 5, Sycamore, IL 60178-9501
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X Ring CustomToledo
W Main St, Toledo, IL 62468
Friday 9:00am - 5:0 0pm
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Rt. 251 GunshopTonica
104 S 1st St, Tonica, IL 61370-9303
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Big Max GunsTower Hill
1200 E, Tower Hill, IL 62571
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Dave's FirearmsUrbana
1868 County Road 1600 N, Urbana, IL 61802
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The Money Pit Guns Gold and SilverVandalia
504 W Gallatin St, Vandalia, IL 62471
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Crockett GunsmithingWILMINGTON
119 N Water St, WILMINGTON, IL 60481
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CRC Guns LLCWalshville
7001 Elm Trail, Walshville, IL 62091
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B & B ArmoryWaterloo
5930 Old Red Bud Rd, Waterloo, IL 62298-2872
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T-rex's Small Arms LlcWatseka
329 W Walnut St Ste B, Watseka, IL 60970-1262
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Glock Krieg / GkksWauconda
1150 Brown St Ste B, Wauconda, IL 60084-1154
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WSM Wood & GunWest Point
111 N S Gillham St, West Point, IL 62380
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Benbow City SportsWood River
19 W Ferguson Ave, Wood River, IL 62095-1905
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JMS TacticalWoodlawn
15267 N Woodlawn Ln, Woodlawn, IL 62898-3507
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Federal Firearms Licensees Of IllinoisYorkville
1905 Marketview Dr, Yorkville, IL 60560-1896
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Good to know about gun stores in Illinois
How to register firearm?
Firearm registration requirements depend entirely on state and local laws, as federal law does not mandate a universal registry for standard handguns or long guns. In Illinois, specific transfer reporting or permit steps may apply when purchasing or importing a firearm. You can consult any of the 288 licensed FFL dealers in Illinois for current compliance guidelines.
Can you get a concealed carry permit online?
Some jurisdictions allow applicants to complete classroom instruction online, but physical range qualification or in-person application filing is often required. Regulations vary across Illinois, where specific state police or sheriff department criteria must be met. Check with local authorities or 288 registered FFLs across Illinois for official permit procedures.
How much is the hunter safety course?
Hunter safety certification courses generally cost between $15 and $30 depending on whether you take an online or in-person format. State wildlife agencies oversee these programs to ensure hunter compliance and safety. Residents in Illinois can verify current fees and course availability through 288 authorized local training outlets.
What is a CCW class?
A CCW (Carrying a Concealed Weapon) class is a training course covering handgun safety, practical shooting, and state self-defense laws. Successful completion is typically required to apply for a concealed carry permit. In Illinois, certified instructors host these classes across 288 training locations.
Where can I sell my guns legally?
Selling firearms legally requires adhering to state laws regarding background checks and private transfers. You can sell directly to licensed FFL dealers, list through consignment, or transfer ownership at an authorized gun shop. There are 288 licensed firearm dealers in Illinois capable of processing legal transfers.