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Gun Stores in Council Bluffs, IA

5 stores in and around Council Bluffs, Iowa — call ahead to confirm FFL transfer fees and turnaround — shops set their own rates, and some take transfers by appointment only.

Council Bluffs has about 62,665 residents, which works out to 8.0 gun stores per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Gun Stores in Council Bluffs

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  1. Leatherneck Gun Doctor Inc

    1107 High St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-6866

    FFL transfersGunsmithing
  2. Der Jagerhof Gunshop

    301 W Pierce St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-9018

    NFA / Class 3
  3. Blues Gunworks

    2632 9th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-5907

  4. Army Surplus Sales

    1205 10th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-6252

  5. Guntech holsters

    25 S 15th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-3900

5stores
8.0per 100,000 residents
5with a phone
1with a website

Of the 5 gun stores listed in Council Bluffs, 5 give a phone number and 1 has a website.

Council Bluffs 5 stores

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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.