Selling firearms legally requires a Federal Firearms License (FFL), and that's a licensing detail a map listing has no way to show — a shop can look identical to any other pawn shop online while lacking the FFL to buy or sell guns at all. Every listing here is confirmed to hold an active FFL and deal firearms from the shop's own site or posted signage.
Chicago 6
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Chatham Jewelry & Loan
645 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619-3036
Mon-Sat Open, Sun Closed
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EZPAWN
3711 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-2305
Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
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EZPAWN
5454 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641-4126
Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm
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EZPAWN
3951 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623-3706
Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm
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EZPAWN
3446 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623-3906
Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm
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Ezpawn (4824 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago)
4824 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609-4233
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Midwest Cash of Carbondale
1200 W Main St, Carbondale, IL 62901-2226
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Si Pawn LLC
319 N Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901-1453
Alton 1
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Sam's Pawn Shop
208 E Broadway St, Alton, IL 62002-6219
Tue-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm
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EZ Pawn
1778 W Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005-3405
Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-6pm
Aurora 1
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EZPawn
300 W Indian Trail Rd, Aurora, IL 60506
Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm
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Route 24 Gun and Pawn
903 McKinley St, Bartonville, IL 61607-2541
Tue-Fri by appointment, Sat 10am-2pm
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Midwest Exchange, Inc
1404 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701-3519
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Sterling & Knight Jewelry & Pawn
295 S Schmidt Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440-2746
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EZPAWN
1720 Sibley Blvd, Calumet City, IL 60409-2214
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5:30pm
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EZPAWN
511 W 14th St, Chicago Heights, IL 60411-2446
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-6pm
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Jim's Pawn and Jewelry
111 E Main St, Collinsville, IL 62234
10am-6pm
Decatur 1
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Decatur Jewelry & Pawn
1065 W Pershing Rd, Decatur, IL 62526-1540
Mon-Fri 9:30am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm
Du Quoin 1
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Action Pawn
10 S Washington St, Du Quoin, IL 62832-1312
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
Elgin 1
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Ez Jewelry & Loan (1460 Main Lane, Elgin)
1460 Main Ln, Elgin, IL 60123-7006
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Liberty Pawn
10700 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm
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Pawn Central
1515 E Main St, Galesburg, IL 61401-5301
Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm
Hometown 1
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EZPAWN
4080 Southwest Hwy, Hometown, IL 60456-1134
Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Joliet 1
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Sterling & Knight Jewelry & Pawn
205 N Joliet St, Joliet, IL 60432-4164
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm
Moline 1
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EZPAWN
1620 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL 61265-4855
Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-5:30pm
Mt Zion 1
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Decatur Jewelry & Pawn
940 North Ct, Mt Zion, IL 62549-1406
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
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EZPAWN
7361 W 25th St, North Riverside, IL 60546-1409
Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
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Pawn Central
4106 11th St, Rock Island, IL 61201-6741
Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm
Rockford 1
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EZPAWN
5011 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108-2310
Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
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EZPAWN
315 W Rollins Rd, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073-1257
Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
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Stevenson Drive Pawn Shop
2223 Adlai Stevenson Dr, Springfield, IL 62703-4308
Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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EZPAWN
3116 W North Ave, Stone Park, IL 60165-1010
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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EZPAWN
901 E Irving Park Rd, Streamwood, IL 60107-3168
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Summit 1
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EZPAWN
6153 S Archer Rd, Summit, IL 60501-1631
Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Vandalia 1
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The Money Pit Guns Gold and Silver
504 W Gallatin St, Vandalia, IL 62471
Wed-Fri 10am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-3pm
Waukegan 1
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EZPAWN
3018 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
Mon–Fri 9am–7pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 12pm–5pm
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Sterling and Knight Jewelry and Pawn
634 W Veterans Pkwy, Yorkville, IL 60560-2514
Also in Illinois
- Check Cashing and Payday Loan Stores541
- Currency Exchanges280
- Pawn Shops263
- Installment Loan Stores168
- Pawn Shops for Electronics136
- Gold & Precious Metal Buyers113
- Pawn Shops for Jewelry100
Good to know
Do you need a background check to buy a gun at a pawn shop?
Yes — a pawn shop with a Federal Firearms License has to run the same background check process as any other licensed gun dealer, including federal paperwork and an instant background check system. State law can add extra steps like waiting periods or permit-to-purchase requirements.
What does FFL mean for a pawn shop?
FFL stands for Federal Firearms License, the federal license required to legally buy, sell, or trade firearms as a business. Not every pawn shop holds one — many stick to jewelry, tools, and electronics and simply don't deal in guns.
Where to buy silver coins near me?
Precious metal dealers and pawn shops throughout Illinois carry a wide selection of silver coins and bullion. There are 37 locations listed on PawnAtlas across the state offering competitive market rates. Check dealer inventories and daily spot price adjustments prior to making a purchase.
Where to sell old electronics for cash?
Secondhand stores and pawn shops across Illinois buy laptops, gaming consoles, and mobile devices for immediate cash. You can find 37 local electronics buyers across the state on PawnAtlas. Always back up your personal data and restore factory settings before selling your devices.