Gun Stores in Ames
The most complete and owner-verified listings first — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play.
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Safly & Sons Sporting Goods
56043 180th St, Ames, IA 50010
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JAX Ames Outdoor Gear
4723 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
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Bear Creek Enterprises
321 Ruby Cir, Ames, IA 50010-8497
Of the 3 gun stores listed in Ames, 3 give a phone number and 2 have a website. The nearest bigger selection is Cedar Rapids with 5.
More stores within 30 miles of Ames
Only 3 stores listed in Ames itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Ames.
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Jacobson's Gun Center
10.4 mi · 612 Broad St, Story City, IA 50248
Tue 9am-6pm, Wed 9am-6pm, Thu 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Tue 9am-6pm, Wed 9am-6pm, Thu 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-6pm, Sat
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Lindy's Guns
13.4 mi · 817 11th St, Boone, IA 50036-2231
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WD Sporting Arms
14.9 mi · 316 E North St, Madrid, IA 50156
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Spartan Arms and Ammo
21.2 mi · 925 E 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50021-2169
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Daryl's Gun Shop
23.0 mi · 1267a 240th St, State Center, IA 50247
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Gregs Guns
23.4 mi · 3013 SW Glenbrooke Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023
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LJK FIREARMS
23.5 mi · 530 SW Carriage Ct, Ankeny, IA 50023
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Iowa statewide, by feature
- Class 3 / NFA Dealers in Iowa30
- Gunsmiths in Iowa25
- FFL Transfer Dealers in Iowa25
- Used Gun Stores in Iowa17
- Gun Stores with Reloading Supplies in Iowa7
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Good to know about gun stores in Ames
How many gun stores are there in Ames?
We list 3 gun stores in Ames with addresses, and 3 of them with a phone number.
What's the surest way to check hours in Ames?
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 Ames, 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 Ames, Iowa.
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