Of the 3 gun stores listed in Rockford, 3 give a phone number, 1 publishes opening hours and 1 has a website. No national chains here — every store on this page is independent. The nearest bigger selection is Crete with 4.
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2nd Amendment Defense Inc.
4304 Maray Dr, Rockford, IL 61107-4966
Open 24 hours
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Forest City Firearms
137 N Chicago Ave, Rockford, IL 61107
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Pecatonica River Long Rifle Supply
6825 N Meridian Rd, Rockford, IL 61101
More stores within 30 miles of Rockford
Only 3 stores listed in Rockford itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Rockford.
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Bullet Stop Gun Shop
4.5 mi · 2100 Harlem Rd, Loves Park, IL 61111-2752
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Twigg Arms
5.9 mi · 9863 N Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115
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Biglinny Firearms
13.1 mi · 485 Southtowne Dr, Belvidere, IL 61008-5643
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RSM Firearms
13.3 mi · 1443 S State St, Belvidere, IL 61008
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Jroc Arms
13.3 mi · 1443 S State St, Belvidere, IL 61008-5735
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RAT Worx USA
24.4 mi · 112 E Hitt St, Mt Morris, IL 61054-1220
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Illinois statewide, by feature
- FFL Transfer Dealers in Illinois41
- Gunsmiths in Illinois25
- Used Gun Stores in Illinois15
- Gun Shops with On-Site Shooting Ranges in Illinois12
- Gun Shops with On-Site Shooting Ranges in Illinois12
- Class 3 / NFA Dealers in Illinois7
Nearby in Illinois
- Crete4
- Mattoon3
- Loves Park2
- Belvidere3
- Marengo2
- Woodstock2
- Lake in the Hills2
- Crystal Lake3
- Colona7
- McHenry6
Good to know about gun stores in Rockford
How many gun stores are there in Rockford?
We list 3 gun stores in Rockford with addresses, and 3 of them with a phone number.
What's the surest way to check hours in Rockford?
Call ahead — 3 of the 3 gun stores here list a number. Hours at independent gun stores shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.
Where to get fingerprints done near me?
Fingerprinting for carry permits or background checks is usually offered by local police departments, sheriff offices, and select licensed gun stores. In Rockford, Illinois, there are 3 registered gun locations (3 with direct phone numbers) where you can inquire about local fingerprinting services.
How to get rust off a gun?
To clear light surface rust, apply gun oil or CLP and scrub gently with 0000-grade steel wool or a brass brush before wiping clean. Take care not to strip the underlying bluing or metal finish. For deep corrosion or rare firearms, contact professional gunsmiths among the 3 licensed gun stores in Rockford, Illinois.