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Used Gun Stores in Iowa

17 of the 232 gun stores and hunting shops we track in Iowa have used guns. Full listings for every city are on the Iowa page.

17stores
14cities
232stores statewide

A map listing shows a store's category and hours, not whether its shelves include trade-ins and consignment pieces alongside new stock — that detail either shows up buried in a random review or not at all. Every store here has used guns confirmed from its own website or current inventory listing, not inferred from one customer mentioning a used rack.

Birmingham 2

  1. Clark Firearms & Archery LLC

    10621 Keystone Ave, Birmingham, IA 52535

    FFL transfersGunsmithingUsed & consignmentNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Birmingham

  2. Lick Creek Arms LLC

    12895 Hickory Ave, Birmingham, IA 52535-8056

    FFL transfersUsed & consignmentNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Birmingham

Davenport 2

  1. Tapos Gunsmithing

    2226 N Pioneer St, Davenport, IA 52804-1075

    Mon 12p-5p

    FFL transfersGunsmithingUsed & consignmentNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Davenport

  2. G & G Retailers Inc

    1655 W 17th St, Davenport, IA 52804

    GunsmithingUsed & consignmentClasses & CCWReloading supplies
    Call Website All Davenport

Sioux City 2

  1. Sioux Sales Company / The Police Store

    714 Jackson St, Sioux City, IA 51105-1916

    Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

    Used & consignmentNFA / Class 3Classes & CCW
    Call Website All Sioux City

  2. American Brothers In Arms

    4108 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106-2944

    Tue-Fri: 12PM-8PM

    FFL transfersUsed & consignmentNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Sioux City

Bonaparte 1

  1. Payne Firearms

    26498 265th St, Bonaparte, IA 52620

    Used & consignment
    Call Website All Bonaparte

Corydon 1

  1. Coates Guns LLC

    520 E Jefferson St, Corydon, IA 50060-1803

    Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm

    FFL transfersUsed & consignmentNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Corydon

Durant 1

  1. L & R Arms Exchange

    1139 Underwood Ave, Durant, IA 52747

    Mon 12pm-5pm, Tue 12pm-5pm, Wed 12pm-5pm, Thu 12pm-5pm

    FFL transfersUsed & consignment
    Call Website All Durant

Le Mars 1

  1. Schmitz Custom Arms

    100-1/2 4th Ave NW, Le Mars, IA 51031

    Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

    GunsmithingUsed & consignment
    Call Website All Le Mars

Mason City 1

  1. Hart Brothers South

    613 S Federal Ave, Mason City, IA 50401-5046

    Tue-Wed 9am-5:30pm, Fri 9am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-2pm

    FFL transfersGunsmithingUsed & consignmentNFA / Class 3Reloading supplies
    Call Website All Mason City

Muscatine 1

  1. Mitchell Arms And Ammo

    810 Park Ave Ste 4, Muscatine, IA 52761-5043

    Used & consignment
    Call Website All Muscatine

North English 1

  1. Black Helmet Gunshop

    2922 H Ave, North English, IA 52316

    Fri: 9am - 5pm

    FFL transfersUsed & consignmentNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All North English

State Center 1

  1. Daryl's Gun Shop

    1267a 240th St, State Center, IA 50247

    Used & consignment
    Call Website All State Center

Story City 1

  1. Jacobson's Gun Center

    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

    FFL transfersGunsmithingUsed & consignmentNFA / Class 3
    Call Website All Story City

Unionville 1

  1. Soap Creek Armory

    12251 Bison Trail, Unionville, IA 52594

    THURSDAY: 9am to 9pm

    GunsmithingUsed & consignmentNFA / Class 3Classes & CCW
    Call Website All Unionville

Williamsburg 1

  1. Gabe's Gun Shop

    2728 P Ave, Williamsburg, IA 52361

    Monday-Thursday 9:30am to 5:30pm

    Used & consignment
    Call Website All Williamsburg
Bring a valid photo ID and expect the same background check as buying new. Inspect a used gun's bore, action, and finish in person before buying, and ask the shop to let you field-strip and function-check it, since return policies on used firearms are often more limited than on new ones.

Also in Iowa

Good to know

Do gun stores buy used guns?

Many do, either buying outright, taking trade-ins toward a new purchase, or selling on consignment for a cut of the sale price. Policies vary a lot by shop, so it's worth calling ahead to ask how they handle appraisals and payment.

Is it safe to buy a used gun from a store?

Buying from a licensed dealer is generally safer than a private sale, since the store runs the same background check as a new purchase and often inspects the gun before putting it on the shelf. It's still worth asking about the gun's history and testing the action yourself before you commit.

How to register firearm?

Firearm registration requirements depend entirely on state and local laws, as federal law does not mandate a universal registry for standard handguns or long guns. In Iowa, specific transfer reporting or permit steps may apply when purchasing or importing a firearm. You can consult any of the 17 licensed FFL dealers in Iowa for current compliance guidelines.

Can you get a concealed carry permit online?

Some jurisdictions allow applicants to complete classroom instruction online, but physical range qualification or in-person application filing is often required. Regulations vary across Iowa, where specific state police or sheriff department criteria must be met. Check with local authorities or 17 registered FFLs across Iowa for official permit procedures.