Papa's Gun Shop
Licence held by Roberts, Samuel James
Manufacturer · Type 074.9 (23 reviews)
Transfers: $25 handgun · $25 long gunHandgun transfersGunsmithingRange
3324 Scott Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317 · 4 mi from central Des Moines
What we found about Papa's Gun Shop
- Transfer fees we found
- $25 handgun · $25 long gun
- Confirm the fee when you call · bring a photo ID for Form 4473
- Transfers we found listed
- Handguns, long guns
- Business type
- Gun Shop · gunsmithing
- Good to know
- Open on weekends · Shooting range on site
Hours we found
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- 8 AM – 5 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM – 5 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM – 5 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM – 5 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM – 4 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Call the dealer to confirm before you ship or visit. Rating, hours and fees are what we found in the dealer's public listings; they can change without notice.
What a Type 07 licence means
A Type 07 licence is a firearms manufacturer. Many are small shops that also sell at retail; the licence carries full dealer privileges. It can manufacture firearms and build custom rifles or pistols; sell firearms at retail and run NICS checks; receive FFL transfers for customers. Some Type 07 holders are manufacturing-only workshops with no storefront — call before visiting.
Other dealers near Papa's Gun Shop
Papa's Gun Shop is about 4 miles from the centre of Des Moines's licensed dealers. All dealers in Des Moines, Iowa →
- Continental Firearms DistributingDealer · Pleasant Hill1.9 mi
- 2ND Amendment Gun ShopDealer · Pleasant Hill1.9 mi
- Roberts Gun ShopDealer · Des MoinesTransfers: $20 handgun · $20 long gunHandgun transfersSBR / NFA transfers2.5 mi
- VZ Shooting Supplies LLCDealer · Pleasant Hill2.6 mi
- Right On TargetManufacturer · Des Moines3.0 mi
- 3.1 mi
Papa's Gun Shop: common questions
Does Papa's Gun Shop do FFL transfers?
Papa's Gun Shop holds an ATF Type 07 (Manufacturer of Firearms) licence, which can receive a firearm you bought online and transfer it to you after a Form 4473 and background check. We found transfer fees of $25 for a handgun and $25 for a long gun; confirm them when you call.
What are Papa's Gun Shop's hours?
Papa's Gun Shop lists hours on 5 days a week, including Saturday. See the hours table on this page and call to confirm before visiting.
Where is Papa's Gun Shop in Des Moines?
Papa's Gun Shop is at 3324 Scott Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317, about 4 miles from the centre of Des Moines's cluster of licensed dealers.
Is Papa's Gun Shop's FFL current?
The licence 5-42-153-07-6K-06100 is listed as active in the current ATF data, with an expiration date of October 2026. Verify on ATF eZ Check before shipping a firearm.
How to Transfer a Gun to Papa's Gun Shop
- Purchase your firearm online from any retailer
- Provide this FFL's information at checkout
- Wait for the dealer to receive your firearm (usually 3-7 days)
- Visit the store to complete Form 4473 and background check
- Pay the transfer fee and take your firearm home