The Pawn Store, FFL transfers in Des Moines IA
3005 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 · (515) 277-4878
ATF licence verified August 2026 · on the ATF list since January 2021
FFL transfer fee
Not reported yetTransfers around Des Moines run $25 to $50
Des Moines has 12 licensed dealers today, against 15 in January 2021.
Other dealers near The Pawn Store
| Dealer | Miles | Transfer fee |
|---|---|---|
| JT Guns & Supply, LLCDes Moines, IA | 2.1 | Not reported |
| Grimm Hunting and TacticalDes Moines, IA | 2.2 | Not reported |
| Crossroads Shooting SportsJohnston, IA | 2.6 | Not reported |
| JLM Shooters SupplyUrbandale, IA | 2.7 | Not reported |
| EzpawnDes Moines, IA | 3 | Not reported |
| Sportsman's Warehouse 120Ankeny, IA | 6.3 | $50Chain rate |
Straight line distance from this address. A dealer with no number has not been reported yet, not a dealer that is free.
What we know about this dealer
- Licence type
- Pawnbroker
- On the ATF list
- Since January 2021
- Accepts outside transfers
- Unconfirmed, call ahead
- NFA / Class 3
- Unknown
- Website
- None on file
Transfers at The Pawn Store, asked and answered
Does The Pawn Store do FFL transfers?
The Pawn Store holds a current federal firearms licence at its Des Moines premises, which is what a dealer needs to receive a firearm for you. A licence is not a promise to take outside transfers, so call before anything ships.
How much does The Pawn Store charge for a transfer?
Not reported yet. Transfers in Iowa typically run $25 to $50. If you have used this one, the fee box above takes a report.
Is there a cheaper FFL near Des Moines?
Sportsman's Warehouse 120 is 6.3 miles away and charges $50. That is the cheapest nearby dealer with a fee on record, not the cheapest that exists: most dealers have no published number at all.
What do I need to bring to pick up a firearm?
A government photo ID with your current address, and whatever Iowa requires on top of the federal Form 4473 and the NICS check. The dealer runs the paperwork at their counter; the seller ships to them, not to you.
Compare every dealer in Des Moines · Iowa gun laws
A federal firearms licence is not an endorsement, and licensees are not required to accept transfers from third parties. This listing comes from the ATF August 2026 licensee list. Fees are reported by buyers, change without notice, and are not a quote. Call before shipping anything. Licensees who operate from a home and want this address taken down can ask us to remove it.