Of the 3 gun stores listed in Des Moines, 3 give a phone number and 2 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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Jack Smith Gun Sales
2828 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-3068
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Jt Guns & Supply
3023 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310-1234
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Papa’s Gun Shop Des Moines, Iowa
3324 Scott Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-1443
More stores within 30 miles of Des Moines
Only 3 stores listed in Des Moines itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Des Moines.
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2nd Amendment Gun Shop
4.8 mi · 4931 Beech Blvd, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327-9037
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JLM Shooters Supply
5.8 mi · 6931 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
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Fusion Tactical
5.9 mi · 7038 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322-3224
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Hansen Arms Llc
6.1 mi · 7646 Hickman Rd, Windsor Heights, IA 50324-4510
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LJK FIREARMS
6.2 mi · 530 SW Carriage Ct, Ankeny, IA 50023
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Gregs Guns
6.5 mi · 3013 SW Glenbrooke Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023
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Get Some Guns
8.3 mi · 10520 Hickman Rd, Clive, IA 50325-3730
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Whiskey Locker Weaponry-Rangemaster Gunsmithing
8.3 mi · 10500 Hickman Rd, Clive, IA 50325-3706
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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
- Urbandale2
- Ankeny3
- Clive2
- Grimes2
- Indianola2
- Newton2
- Muscatine6
- Cedar Rapids5
Good to know about gun stores in Des Moines
How many gun stores are there in Des Moines?
We list 3 gun stores in Des Moines with addresses, and 3 of them with a phone number.
What's the surest way to check hours in Des Moines?
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 Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, Iowa.