Gun Stores in Des Moines
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Papa’s Gun Shop Des Moines, Iowa
3324 Scott Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-1443
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Jt Guns & Supply
3023 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310-1234
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Household and personal goods store
5804 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322-6132
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Betts Army Post Surplus
1202 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315-5542
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Jack Smith Gun Sales
2828 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-3068
Of the 5 gun stores listed in Des Moines, 5 give a phone number and 2 have a website.
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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 Des Moines
How many gun stores are there in Des Moines?
We list 5 gun stores in Des Moines with addresses, and 5 of them with a phone number.
What's the surest way to check hours in Des Moines?
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 Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, Iowa.