Papa's Gun Shop, FFL transfers in Des Moines IA
3324 Scott Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317 · (617) 516-4150
ATF licence verified August 2026
FFL transfer fee
Not reported yetTransfers around Des Moines run $25 to $50
Des Moines has 12 licensed dealers today, against 15 in January 2021.
Other dealers near Papa's Gun Shop
| Dealer | Miles | Transfer fee |
|---|---|---|
| 2ND Amendment Gun ShopPleasant Hill, IA | 1.8 | Not reported |
| Continental Firearms DistributingPleasant Hill, IA | 1.9 | Not reported |
| Roberts Gun ShopDes Moines, IA | 2.4 | Not reported |
| Right on TargetDes Moines, IA | 3 | Not reported |
| EzpawnDes Moines, IA | 3 | Not reported |
| Sportsman's Warehouse 120Ankeny, IA | 8.4 | $50Chain rate |
Straight line distance from this address. A dealer with no number has not been reported yet, not a dealer that is free.
What we know about this dealer
- Licence type
- Manufacturer
- On the ATF list
- In 5 of our last 10 checks
- Licence history
- Dropped off the ATF list and came back
- Accepts outside transfers
- Unconfirmed, call ahead
- NFA / Class 3
- Unknown
- Website
- None on file
Transfers at Papa's Gun Shop, asked and answered
Does Papa's Gun Shop do FFL transfers?
Papa's Gun Shop holds a current federal firearms licence at its Des Moines premises, which is what a dealer needs to receive a firearm for you. A licence is not a promise to take outside transfers, so call before anything ships.
How much does Papa's Gun Shop charge for a transfer?
Not reported yet. Transfers in Iowa typically run $25 to $50. If you have used this one, the fee box above takes a report.
Is there a cheaper FFL near Des Moines?
Sportsman's Warehouse 120 is 8.4 miles away and charges $50. That is the cheapest nearby dealer with a fee on record, not the cheapest that exists: most dealers have no published number at all.
What do I need to bring to pick up a firearm?
A government photo ID with your current address, and whatever Iowa requires on top of the federal Form 4473 and the NICS check. The dealer runs the paperwork at their counter; the seller ships to them, not to you. This licensee is also a manufacturer, so it can build and engrave as well as transfer.
Compare every dealer in Des Moines · Iowa gun laws
A federal firearms licence is not an endorsement, and licensees are not required to accept transfers from third parties. This listing comes from the ATF August 2026 licensee list. Fees are reported by buyers, change without notice, and are not a quote. Call before shipping anything. Licensees who operate from a home and want this address taken down can ask us to remove it.