SUBURBAN SPORTING GOODS
Melrose Park, IL 60160
Accepts transfers 🏛️ Foundation Member- FFL number
- 3-36-031-01-9C-09658
- Address
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2306 W North Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160⚠️ Only ship to the address shown on the FFL EZ Check. - Phone
- 708-344-0008
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://suburbansportinggoods.com
- License type
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01 — Dealer
The most common license for commercial storefronts, gunsmiths, and home-based dealers. Allows the wholesale/retail sale of standard firearms and basic gunsmithing.
What do FFL license types mean?
Dealer FFLs
Type 01 (Dealer): The most common license for commercial storefronts, gunsmiths, and home-based dealers. Allows the wholesale/retail sale of standard firearms and basic gunsmithing.
Type 02 (Pawnbroker): Specifically for pawn shops. Allows the lending of money with firearms taken as collateral.
Type 09 (Dealer in Destructive Devices): Allows the dealing of Destructive Devices (e.g., flashbangs, rocket launchers) and related large-bore items.
Manufacturer FFLs
Type 06 (Manufacturer of Ammunition): Strictly for producing and packaging ammunition (excludes armor-piercing or destructive device ammo).
Type 07 (Manufacturer of Firearms): Allows the manufacture of firearms, frames, and standard ammunition. (Many Type 07s also apply for an SOT to legally manufacture and sell NFA items like silencers.)
Type 10 (Manufacturer of Destructive Devices): Permits the manufacture of destructive devices, armor-piercing ammunition, and related components.
Importer FFLs
Type 08 (Importer): Allows the importation of standard firearms and ammunition from overseas markets.
Type 11 (Importer of Destructive Devices): Permits the importation of destructive devices and armor-piercing ammunition.
Collector FFLs
Type 03 (Collector of Curios and Relics): Also known as a C&R FFL. This is a personal license (not for commercial business). It allows enthusiasts to purchase and trade historical firearms and collectables (50+ years old) directly across state lines.
👤 Customer requirements for transfers
- Address on Customer ID must be your current legal residence
🚫 Item restrictions
Items this dealer cannot accept for transfer (store policy or state law):
| Rifles | Maximum magazine capacity of 10 rounds |
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| Handguns | Maximum magazine capacity of 15 rounds |
Transfer fees
| Standard firearm (handgun, rifle, shotgun, receiver) | $60.00 |
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Hours
| Monday | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
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| Tuesday | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Friday | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
About Suburban Sporting Goods
Established in 1947, Suburban Sporting Goods has been a trusted, family-owned fixture in the Melrose Park community for nearly 80 years. Located at 2306 W. North Ave., we provide a welcoming environment for both seasoned marksmen and first-time buyers, offering a robust selection of firearms, ammunition, and outdoor gear. From expert FFL transfers and hassle-free consignment to custom laser engraving and professional gunsmithing, our decades of experience ensure you receive the honest guidance, technical expertise, and dedicated local service that only a true neighborhood staple can provide.
Policies
We are happy to facilitate your firearm and ammunition transfers. Please review our local store guidelines below: Firearm (FFL) Transfers: $60.00 per firearm. Ammunition Transfers: $25.00 per shipping box. Requirements: A valid Illinois FOID card and Illinois State ID/Driver's License are strictly required. The Process: Once tracking shows delivery, visit our store to complete your paperwork, pay the fee, and initiate the mandatory 72-hour waiting period. Compliance Notice: Please verify your local and state regulations before ordering. Items violating federal, state, or local laws will be returned at the purchaser's expense. Storage Policy: Items not picked up within 3 months incur a $30/month storage fee. Firearms left over 1 year are considered abandoned.