3820 E 14th, Des Moines, IA 50313
View detailsSell Your Gun in Des Moines, IA
4 licensed firearms pawnbrokers in Des Moines, Iowa can legally buy or pawn your firearm. Each holds an active ATF Type 02 pawnbroker licence, so the sale is logged and lawful. We have not found what they pay; call two or three and compare offers.
- Selling to a licensed dealer does not require a background check on you
- Bring a government-issued photo ID; bring the gun unloaded and cased
- Get a receipt showing the shop took the firearm into its licensed inventory
Licensed pawnbrokers in Des Moines
Ezpawn
4.1(120)
3025 Se 14th, Des Moines, IA 50320
View detailsThe Pawn Specialist
3.0(26)
208 E Army Post Rd Unit A, Des Moines, IA 50315
View detailsThe Pawn Store
3.9(65)
3005 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
View detailsBefore you sell a gun in Des Moines
- Know your firearm's make, model and condition; look up recent sold prices for a realistic baseline.
- Call two or three shops above and compare offers; buy prices vary widely.
- Decide between selling outright (usually more money) or a pawn loan (you can redeem it later).
- The shop records the serial number and logs the firearm into its federally required book; keep your receipt.
Selling a gun in Des Moines: questions
Do I need paperwork to sell my gun to a pawn shop?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. The pawnbroker logs the firearm into their federally required records when they take it in. If you later redeem a pawned firearm, you'll complete ATF Form 4473 and pass a background check to get it back.
Will I get more selling or pawning my gun?
Selling outright usually pays more than a pawn loan, which is designed to be repaid. Either way, offers are typically below private-sale market value — call two or three shops from this list and compare quotes before deciding.