Of the 5 gun stores listed in Council Bluffs, 5 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 Muscatine with 6.
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Blues Gunworks
2632 9th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-5907
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Der Jagerhof Gunshop
301 W Pierce St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-9018
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Guntech holsters
25 S 15th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-3900
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Leatherneck Gun Doctor Inc
1107 High St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-6866
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Red Flag Armory
805 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-6539
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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
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Good to know about gun stores in Council Bluffs
How many gun stores are there in Council Bluffs?
We list 5 gun stores in Council Bluffs with addresses, and 5 of them with a phone number.
What's the surest way to check hours in Council Bluffs?
Call ahead — 5 of the 5 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 Council Bluffs, Iowa, there are 5 registered gun locations (5 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 5 licensed gun stores in Council Bluffs, Iowa.