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Class 3 / NFA Dealers in Illinois

18 of the 319 gun stores and hunting shops we track in Illinois have Class 3 / NFA. Full listings for every city are on the Illinois page.

18stores
18cities
319stores statewide

Google's category and hours fields have no way to flag a Class 3 Special Occupational Tax license — the federal designation that lets a dealer sell suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and other NFA items — so it disappears into the same generic 'gun store' pin as any shop that only carries standard firearms. Every store on this page has that status confirmed from its own website, FFL/SOT listing, or direct contact, not guessed from a review mentioning a suppressor in passing.

Aurora 1

  1. Law Weapons Inc

    910 Industrial Dr, Aurora, IL 60506

    Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 10am - 5:30pm

    FFL transfersGunsmithingUsed & consignmentNFA / Class 3Classes & CCW
    Call Website All Aurora

Buffalo Grove 1

  1. MiR Tactical

    1348 Busch Pkwy, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-4505

    NFA / Class 3
    Call All Buffalo Grove

Cooksville 1

  1. Gun Storage Solutions

    18317 N 2600 East Rd, Cooksville, IL 61730

    NFA / Class 3
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Cowden 1

  1. Aces and Eights Firearms

    1763 E 3100 Ave, Cowden, IL 62422

    FFL transfersGunsmithingNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Cowden

Crescent City 1

  1. N&T Firearms

    203 Main St, Crescent City, IL 60928

    FFL transfersUsed & consignmentNFA / Class 3Classes & CCW
    Call All Crescent City

East Peoria 1

  1. The Metal Forest

    84 E Hoffman Rd, East Peoria, IL 61611-9768

    9am – 4pm Monday thru Friday

    FFL transfersNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All East Peoria

Effingham 1

  1. Accuracy Firearms

    1300 S Raney St, Effingham, IL 62401-4282

    Sunday 12 am - 6 pm

    GunsmithingUsed & consignmentNFA / Class 3Classes & CCW
    Call Website All Effingham

Lake Barrington 1

  1. Ds Arms Advanced Weapon Systems

    27990 W Industrial Ave, Lake Barrington, IL 60010-2455

    FFL transfersGunsmithingNFA / Class 3
    Call All Lake Barrington

Marine 1

  1. Hilltop Firearms & Ammo

    10961 Pocahontas Rd, Marine, IL 62061

    NFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Marine

Mattoon 1

  1. Defense Depot

    2885 E County Road 800N, Mattoon, IL 61938

    FFL transfersNFA / Class 3Classes & CCW
    Call Website All Mattoon

McHenry 1

  1. Second Amendment Sports

    3705 W Elm St, McHenry, IL 60050-4357

    Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sun 9am-5pm

    FFL transfersGunsmithingUsed & consignmentNFA / Class 3Classes & CCW
    Call Website All McHenry

Milledgeville 1

  1. Hutch's Guns & Ammo

    30308 Eagle Point Rd, Milledgeville, IL 61051-9217

    FFL transfersGunsmithingNFA / Class 3Classes & CCWReloading supplies
    Call Website All Milledgeville

Momence 1

  1. Legacy Armament

    12 N Dixie Hwy, Momence, IL 60954-1563

    GunsmithingNFA / Class 3Classes & CCWReloading supplies
    Call Website All Momence

Monee 1

  1. Sheepdog Firearms Academy

    25812 S Sunset Dr, Monee, IL 60449-9190

    NFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Monee

Mt Morris 1

  1. RAT Worx USA

    112 E Hitt St, Mt Morris, IL 61054-1220

    Used & consignmentNFA / Class 3Classes & CCW
    Call All Mt Morris

Naperville 1

  1. Law Weapons Inc

    1539 N Aurora Rd Ste 119, Naperville, IL 60563-0729

    Mon-Tue 10am-5:30pm, Thu-Fri 10am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-3pm

    FFL transfersGunsmithingUsed & consignmentNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Naperville

Springfield 1

  1. Us Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms

    3161 W White Oaks Dr Ste 200, Springfield, IL 62704-7407

    NFA / Class 3
    Call All Springfield

Watseka 1

  1. T-rex's Small Arms Llc

    329 W Walnut St Ste B, Watseka, IL 60970-1262

    NFA / Class 3Classes & CCW
    Call All Watseka
Call ahead before driving out for an NFA item. Class 3 inventory (suppressors, SBRs, full-auto) turns over slowly and stock varies a lot store to store, and the ATF transfer itself can take months, so confirm what's in the case and ask about their current average wait time before you commit to buying there.

Also in Illinois

Good to know

What is a Class 3 gun dealer?

It's a dealer holding a Special Occupational Tax (SOT) status on top of their federal firearms license, which lets them legally sell NFA-regulated items like suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and machine guns. Not every gun store carries this license, since it adds extra paperwork, fees, and ATF oversight.

How long does it take to get an NFA item like a suppressor?

After you pass the background check and the dealer submits your ATF transfer paperwork, approval has historically ranged from a few months to close to a year depending on ATF processing volume. The item stays in the dealer's safe under your name until the transfer clears, so you can't take it home the same day.

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 18 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 18 registered FFLs across Illinois for official permit procedures.