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Class 3 / NFA Dealers in Iowa

30 of the 232 gun stores and hunting shops we track in Iowa have Class 3 / NFA. Full listings for every city are on the Iowa page.

30stores
25cities
232stores 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.

Birmingham 2

  1. Clark Firearms & Archery LLC

    10621 Keystone Ave, Birmingham, IA 52535

    FFL transfersGunsmithingUsed & consignmentNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Birmingham

  2. Lick Creek Arms LLC

    12895 Hickory Ave, Birmingham, IA 52535-8056

    FFL transfersUsed & consignmentNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Birmingham

Carroll 2

  1. Wendl's Weapons

    23650 Highway 30, Carroll, IA 51401

    Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm

    NFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Carroll

  2. Wendl's Weapons

    529 N East St, Carroll, IA 51401

    Saturday: 9am

    NFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Carroll

Davenport 2

  1. Tapos Gunsmithing

    2226 N Pioneer St, Davenport, IA 52804-1075

    Mon 12p-5p

    FFL transfersGunsmithingUsed & consignmentNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Davenport

  2. Mercurius Dynamicus LLC

    5327 Carey Ave, Davenport, IA 52807-2662

    FFL transfersNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Davenport

Grinnell 2

  1. Brownells, Inc.

    3006 Brownells Pkwy, Grinnell, IA 50112-8178

    GunsmithingNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Grinnell

  2. Freedom Firearms

    402 Ewart Rd, Grinnell, IA 50112-8037

    NFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Grinnell

Sioux City 2

  1. Sioux Sales Company / The Police Store

    714 Jackson St, Sioux City, IA 51105-1916

    Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

    Used & consignmentNFA / Class 3Classes & CCW
    Call Website All Sioux City

  2. American Brothers In Arms

    4108 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106-2944

    Tue-Fri: 12PM-8PM

    FFL transfersUsed & consignmentNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Sioux City

Adel 1

  1. JP Firearms LLC

    19441 280th St, Adel, IA 50003-4499

    FFL transfersNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Adel

Baxter 1

  1. Controlled Chaos Arms

    8401 Highway S52 N, Baxter, IA 50028-8669

    FFL transfersGunsmithingNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Baxter

Bondurant 1

  1. Generational Guns

    905 Washington Ave SE, Bondurant, IA 50035

    Tuesday - Friday Noon - 7:00 PM

    FFL transfersGunsmithingNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Bondurant

Cedar Rapids 1

  1. Second Amendment

    1950 Dodge Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-2411

    FFL transfersNFA / Class 3
    Call All Cedar Rapids

Corydon 1

  1. Coates Guns LLC

    520 E Jefferson St, Corydon, IA 50060-1803

    Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm

    FFL transfersUsed & consignmentNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Corydon

Council Bluffs 1

  1. Der Jagerhof Gunshop

    301 W Pierce St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-9018

    NFA / Class 3
    Call All Council Bluffs

Guthrie Center 1

  1. Bean Armory

    310 State St, Guthrie Center, IA 50115

    Mon Appointment only, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-6pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm, Sun closed

    NFA / Class 3Reloading supplies
    Call Website All Guthrie Center

La Porte City 1

  1. Guns & Gear

    211 E Main St, La Porte City, IA 50651-1235

    Tue-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm

    FFL transfersGunsmithingNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All La Porte City

Long Grove 1

  1. Farro's Lead Farm

    210th Ave, Long Grove, IA 52756

    TUESDAY - FRIDAY 11 AM

    GunsmithingNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Long Grove

Mason City 1

  1. Hart Brothers South

    613 S Federal Ave, Mason City, IA 50401-5046

    Tue-Wed 9am-5:30pm, Fri 9am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-2pm

    FFL transfersGunsmithingUsed & consignmentNFA / Class 3Reloading supplies
    Call Website All Mason City

Mt Pleasant 1

  1. Ursa Arms LLC

    207 S Jefferson St, Mt Pleasant, IA 52641-2139

    Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

    GunsmithingNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Mt Pleasant

Muscatine 1

  1. Big River Guns

    1216 Park Ave, Muscatine, IA 52761-5115

    NFA / Class 3Reloading supplies
    Call Website All Muscatine

North English 1

  1. Black Helmet Gunshop

    2922 H Ave, North English, IA 52316

    Fri: 9am - 5pm

    FFL transfersUsed & consignmentNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All North English

Perry 1

  1. Midwest Liberty Arms

    16135 G Ave, Perry, IA 50220-6241

    Mon-Thu 9am-6pm

    FFL transfersNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Perry

Soldier 1

  1. Last Shot Llc

    208 1st St, Soldier, IA 51572-6202

    NFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Soldier

Stanton 1

  1. A&L Supply

    404 Broad Ave, Stanton, IA 51573-8057

    Mon 10am-6pm, Wed-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-2pm

    FFL transfersGunsmithingNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Stanton

Story City 1

  1. Jacobson's Gun Center

    612 Broad St, Story City, IA 50248

    Tue 9am-6pm, Wed 9am-6pm, Thu 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Tue 9am-6pm, Wed 9am-6pm, Thu 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-6pm, Sat

    FFL transfersGunsmithingUsed & consignmentNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Story City

Unionville 1

  1. Soap Creek Armory

    12251 Bison Trail, Unionville, IA 52594

    THURSDAY: 9am to 9pm

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

Waucoma 1

  1. Piercision Rifles Llc

    3396 County Road B33, Waucoma, IA 52171-8718

    GunsmithingNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Waucoma

Waverly 1

  1. Harris Firearms LLC

    1302 Meadow View Ln, Waverly, IA 50677-2917

    NFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Waverly
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 Iowa

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 Iowa, specific transfer reporting or permit steps may apply when purchasing or importing a firearm. You can consult any of the 30 licensed FFL dealers in Iowa 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 Iowa, where specific state police or sheriff department criteria must be met. Check with local authorities or 30 registered FFLs across Iowa for official permit procedures.