Sell Guns Iowa
Published: June 25, 2024 | Updated: February 14, 2026
Sell Your Gun in Iowa - Fast, Legal & Hassle-Free
We purchase firearms statewide from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids — through a fully licensed, online process designed to make selling your firearm quick, simple, and compliant.
Trusted by 40,000+ sellers · 860+ Google reviews · Over $4.5M paid out to users
We have purchased 63 firearms from sellers across Iowa through our streamlined, fully licensed online process.
Iowa allows private firearm sales with relatively few state-level requirements, but sellers are still responsible for ensuring the transfer is legal and properly documented. Instead of coordinating private buyers or managing uncertainty around eligibility, we provide a documented, federally licensed sale that cleanly transfers ownership and removes liability.
Recent examples of firearms we purchased from Iowa sellers
Reviews from Iowa Sellers
100% RECOMENDED!
Major Iowa metros we serve
If you can ship a package from Iowa, you can sell directly to us.
We specialize in assessing and buying high-value collections and estates from Iowa residents, including WWII Collectibles, Machine Guns and Pre-Ban Firearms.
Compare your options
Ways to sell a gun in Iowa
Most sellers in Iowa compare local shops, pawn shops, auctions and private sales. The tradeoffs usually come down to price, time and legal responsibility. Below is a quick breakdown, plus a side-by-side comparison.
Local gun shops
- • Fast in-person option
- • Offers depend on current inventory
- • You may need to visit many shops
Pawn shops
- • Very fast
- • Lowest typical offers
- • Limited firearm expertise
Auctions / consignment
- • Weeks to months to complete sale
- • Commissions reduce final payout
- • No guaranteed sale price
Private sale
- • Must meet buyers in person
- • Highest legal compliance risk
- • Time spent listing and negotiating
WeBuyGuns.com
Licensed online buyer
- • No listings or stranger meetups
- • Free shipping & clear instructions
- • Licensed, compliant process
- • Fast payment
Our process for firearm sellers in Iowa
Our process is designed to help Iowa sellers complete a legally compliant, documented sale with clear steps fast offer turnaround and fast payment.
- Tell us what you have
- Use our offer submission form. Share the make, model and condition, along with photos of the firearm, optics, accessories and any markings that affect value.
- Get a fast and free offer
- We review the details and provide a written offer based on the firearm, configuration and current demand, usually within 24 hours.
- Ship with clear instructions
- If you accept our offer, we provide a prepaid shipping label and clear, step-by-step instructions so your firearm is packaged and shipped correctly.
- Get paid quickly
- Once received and inspected, we issue payment using the method selected during checkout and finalize the documented transfer.
Have questions about the process, how to get started, or your specific firearms?
Call us at (317) 804-8713
Our track record
We are trusted by firearm sellers nationwide
Sell with confidence — no hassle and no hidden fees. Our streamlined process has facilitated thousands of firearms transactions nationwide, paying out over $4.5 million to users on our platform.
- Sellers on the platform
- 40,000+
- Paid out to sellers
- $4.5 Million
- We purchase firearms and ensure compliance in every state, including Iowa
- Fast nationwide service
- All transactions are handled by firearms professionals to ensure legal compliance
- Licensed FFL with a class 3 SOT
What our most recent customers have to say
Super fast payment
Always fair with no shenanigans
Done three, likely will again.. Did again, made it four. Still good.
As usual well done, although I believe the offer cou;d have been a little bit higher....
Fourth sale, would do again. Smooth operation, excellent follow-up from Chris...
Excellent program, well run....
Frequently asked questions
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- Is selling my firearm to WeBuyGuns.com legal in Iowa?
- Yes. We are a federally licensed firearms dealer located in the state of Indiana. You, the seller, are covered under our license just as you would be if you walked into our store. There are no laws preventing you from selling your firearm to us.
- Can I sell a firearm I do not have the original box or paperwork?
- Yes. In most cases we only need clear photos and accurate details so we can make a documented offer. If anything else is needed, we will tell you during the review.
- How long are offers good for?
- Offers are valid for 14 days.
- Does WeBuyGuns.com purchase multiple firearms, collections or estates?
- Absolutely! Once firearm information has been submitted, you will have the ability to submit additional firearms for review and offers. These firearms will be viewable from your user panel, which you access from your initial offer email. If you have a large number of firearms or an estate, it is best to contact us directly (to save you time).
- How do I get paid?
- We will either send you a check, or we will issue the funds via a secure ACH direct deposit. During the offer approval process, you will tell us which method of payment you prefer.
- What if I inherited firearms and don’t know much about them?
- Inherited firearms are common. You can start by sending photos or a simple list of items and we’ll help identify what you have, explain what affects value and guide you through the next steps before anything is shipped.
- Are background checks required for private gun sales in Iowa?
- Iowa does not require background checks for most private firearm sales between residents. However, it is illegal to knowingly sell a firearm to a prohibited person. Selling to a federally licensed buyer ensures the transfer is properly documented and eliminates uncertainty around buyer eligibility.
- Do I need to register a firearm before selling it in Iowa?
- No. Iowa does not maintain a firearm registry, and sellers are not required to register firearms before a sale. Even so, keeping a clear record of the transfer is important. Our process provides documentation showing the firearm has been legally transferred out of your possession.