I recently reached out to these folks for a firearm I wanted. They agreed to hold it for me. Showed…read moreup a couple of days later to purchase and did all the necessary paperwork. When it came to pay for my purchase I pulled out my credit card and that's when things went south. The attitude turned pissy and they stated cash only. Of course, you can buy on their website with a credit card but not in their store. When I said I'm sorry but I wasn't prepared with cash after driving 60 miles to get to them. They responded by ripping up the paperwork in front of me in a Nancy Pelosi fashion. Hard Pass on this place.

From the owner: We carry new and used firearms, hunting, fishing and trapping supplies…read more Live bait, hunting and fishing licenses. NFA Dealer Class 3 We Buy guns, coins, gold, silver, civil war artifacts, Indian artifacts, old advertisement signs, gas/oil signs, farm advertisement/signs, old firearm/fishing advertisement/signs, classic cars, antique guns, bows, ammunition boxes. **No electronics** *We only take Snap-on, Matco and SK Tools* We do pawns and payday loans. If you want it, we can get it! Open 6 days a week **Buy-Sell-Trade**

These guys are great! Ordered an extremely hard to find tool and they had a GREAT price on it,…read moreshipped it fast and best of all had AWESOME customer service! They were a pleasure to work with and very knowledgeable, honest and helpful. Thanks guys!!!!

Stopped by to get some ammo. Was surprised to find very reasonably priced 9 mm, 22 lr and 7.62…read morerounds. Great rifle selection, friendly helpful staff and convenient location. Will definitely come back for my self-defense needs.

Great fishing and hunting shop. Good selection of reasonably priced new firearms, fishing equipment…read moreand hunting items. Lots of bait options, very friendly staff, and an all round great place to equip yourself for the outdoors. They are open all year and have a nightcrawler bait machine outside. This is the kind of place that needs to be supported rather than the souless big chains that often lack local knowledge.

From the owner: Guns, Ammo, Hunting and Fishing supplies, Trapping, Optics and much more for outdoor sports. We…read morekeep a large inventory in stock, and If we don have what you need we will do our best to get it for you. Stop in and see us!!

Great shop with the largest selection of firearms I've ever seen in one place…read moreWill definitely be returning and recommending to everyone I know

Love these guys. Picked up my fourth purchase from JT's today. They're good business men and…read morestraight shooters when it comes to firearms. Today I asked about an online price I'd seen from one of the big retailers on something I am considering purchasing down the road. He said he couldn't match it, but explained to me why. He wasn't rude or mad because of the question I asked. That really says a lot. My heart always says to buy local, but sometimes my budget overrides that decision. When it comes time to make that purchase down the road I'll talk to him again. If I can figure out how to meet in the middle between the gun, an optic, magazines, and ammunition I'd rather buy it from JT's. The shop itself is small. If they're busy it can get crowded and it's sometimes hard to avoid being muzzle swept by other customers. The staff is great about safety-checking everything so as long as the gun has comes across the counter from them I haven't been too concerned. Happened to me today with a customer looking at 1911s. They have plenty of inventory...new and used. A lot of guns you'll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else in the metro. Great prices. They're a family owned shop and they are all very knowledgeable. Check out their Facebook page...they keep it current...and are very responsive to comments and messages.

Mark, Bonnie and the staff know their products and the business of firearms. Carry respectable…read moreproducts at fair prices.

Great guys and.women selling guns at the shows. They answered all my questions as well. I've bought…read moretwo different guns at two different shows. One in Des Moines at the fairground (a Ruger wrangler)and the other at the Clive convention center. (They had a great sale on the Ruger Mark IV lite). They were really professional and kind people.

Very helpful, knowledgeable staff. I was treated with respect and kindness my entire visit. Range…read moreprices are reasonable, there're lots of guns in stock. The ranges are split so you're not crowded in with a ton of other people. I went with a friend and we were able to have adjoining lanes I would use the range again.

Went here after a bad experience at JLM (apparently know for their terribly rude communication with…read morepotential customers). These guys were GREAT! So helpful and a beautiful huge shop! Will be back again after the new year!! Thanks for all your help & advice today guys!!

Caught employee on is way out of store after closing. He went out of his way to reopen & help me…read morewith a previous purchase. Great customer service from an awesome local business.

From the owner: Coates Guns LLC is a veteran-owned gun shop in Southern Iowa – originally opened in 1992. They…read morestock a variety of new & used quality firearms, silencers, ammunition, and accessories. Coates Guns LLC is a small business in a small town. That means more attention for each individual customer and better product & industry knowledge than you will find in many big-box retailers. Coates Guns was one of the very first SOT’s in Iowa – for three years before Iowa’s Hearing Protection Act was passed in 2016 – and has the knowledge, inventory, connections, & guidance you need for all of your NFA purchases! Coates Guns LLC is equipped with a SilencerShop S.I.D. Kiosk and is able to complete fingerprints, photos, and all Form4 applications conveniently on-site – saving their customers valuable time and unnecessary hassle. Coates Guns LLC will buy, sell, trade, pawn, transfer, and consign new & used firearms, silencers, ammunition, and accessories. If they do not have the item you are looking for on their shelves, chances are they can get it! They will also price match any other local competitor! Buy a firearm or silencer online or from out of state? No problem! They offer $25 FFL & $75 NFA transfers. Simply let them know that you need a transfer and they will do the rest!

Great Service from a very knowledgeable staff. Better shopping experience than at a lot of the…read morebigger stores in Des Moines and Council Bluffs. It's a little longer of a drive, but well worth it. Tony and his staff will take care of you. They are all fine Americans!