Of the 3 gun stores listed in Ankeny, 3 give a phone number and 3 have a website. No national chains here — every store on this page is independent. The nearest bigger selection is Sioux City with 4.
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Gregs Guns
3013 SW Glenbrooke Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023
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LJK FIREARMS
530 SW Carriage Ct, Ankeny, IA 50023
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Spartan Arms and Ammo
925 E 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50021-2169
More stores within 30 miles of Ankeny
Only 3 stores listed in Ankeny itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Ankeny.
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Jack Smith Gun Sales
6.7 mi · 2828 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-3068
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Jt Guns & Supply
7.5 mi · 3023 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310-1234
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JLM Shooters Supply
7.6 mi · 6931 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
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Fusion Tactical
7.7 mi · 7038 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322-3224
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Generational Guns
8.2 mi · 905 Washington Ave SE, Bondurant, IA 50035
Tuesday - Friday Noon - 7:00 PM
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Hansen Arms Llc
8.7 mi · 7646 Hickman Rd, Windsor Heights, IA 50324-4510
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Battlehawk Armory
9.1 mi · 3060 Se Grimes Blvd Ste 600, Grimes, IA 50111-5268
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Papa’s Gun Shop Des Moines, Iowa
9.2 mi · 3324 Scott Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-1443
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Iowa statewide, by feature
- Class 3 / NFA Dealers in Iowa24
- FFL Transfer Dealers in Iowa23
- Gunsmiths in Iowa21
- Used Gun Stores in Iowa15
- Gun Stores with Reloading Supplies in Iowa6
- Gun Shops with On-Site Shooting Ranges in Iowa5
- Gun Shops with On-Site Shooting Ranges in Iowa5
Nearby in Iowa
- Sioux City4
- Burlington3
- Des Moines3
- Urbandale2
- Grimes2
- Clive2
- Indianola2
- Ames2
- Muscatine6
- Cedar Rapids5
Good to know about gun stores in Ankeny
How many gun stores are there in Ankeny?
We list 3 gun stores in Ankeny with addresses, and 3 of them with a phone number.
What's the surest way to check hours in Ankeny?
Call ahead — 3 of the 3 gun stores here list a number. Hours at independent gun stores shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.
Where to get fingerprints done near me?
Fingerprinting for carry permits or background checks is usually offered by local police departments, sheriff offices, and select licensed gun stores. In Ankeny, Iowa, there are 3 registered gun locations (3 with direct phone numbers) where you can inquire about local fingerprinting services.
How to get rust off a gun?
To clear light surface rust, apply gun oil or CLP and scrub gently with 0000-grade steel wool or a brass brush before wiping clean. Take care not to strip the underlying bluing or metal finish. For deep corrosion or rare firearms, contact professional gunsmiths among the 3 licensed gun stores in Ankeny, Iowa.