Great place to shop and shoot at! The owner is a very courteous and knowledgeable man! I will be…read moregoing back and i highly recommend this business!

From the owner: Daryl's Gun Shop offers gun repairs, sales, shooting ranges for residents of State Center and the…read moresurrounding areas. While we carry a wide range of guns, knives, and ammo to fit your needs, we also offer other great products, including scopes, archery supplies, and more that you won't find at just any gun shop in Iowa. We carry most major brands for our products. Our facility includes an indoor range, outdoor range, and trap range as well, where we put a sharp focus on education and safety. Check out our website for more information!

1st time visiting. February 21, 2026. My friend has bought a couple of pistols there. I walked in,…read morenothing. I went up to the counter/case where the pistols are. Some "lady goes behind the counter, I look up and say hello. I get a weak "hi". Nothing else. Not a " what can I help you with?, etc.... I won't be back. Ever. Plus, their firearms are more than most stores. Nope!!! Shop local? Not there!

Excellent customer service with a deep rooted firearms knowledge. If you can think of the question…read morethen they can answer it. They have a reputable gunsmith and it's the only place in Iowa I trust to work on my Guns. What I like the most is that no matter how busy or slow they are you get the hometown store feel to them. They have great prices on used guns and unlike most gun stores they won't pressure you into a purchase. I always leave satisfied.

Over all the years I've visited Ames, I've rarely travelled over to the West Side where Lincoln Way…read moresoon merges US 30. There's a now shuttered restaurant where my Sister had her rehearsal dinner and I sometimes passed Ames Surplus, which as it turns out has been folded into the 2-building complex that is called Jax Outdoor gear. The military surplus part of this store is not much more than a couple short aisles. Past that, Jax has loads of outdoor gear, fishing and hunting inventory, clothing, footwear, and even a corner for Boy and Girl scout supplies. It's all very high quality merchandise and a good value. I came in looking for some Carhartt pants, which they don't currently stock. I left very impressed and with a cool and nicely priced little Gerber knife. I found store staff to be friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I'll be back in Ames in a few months (or so), and I'm be sure to stop in again. I'm sure there will be new stuff to admire or goods that I missed during the last visit. And there's no need to drive all the way to Des Moines.

This place is a joke! I ordered online 5 different pair of mens pants. Called their customer…read moreservice line to find out why the freight was so ridiculously high. I was told the customer pays to have them shipped to one location then pays to have them shipped to the final destination. I decided to go ahead with the purchase they were all name brand and still less than I could find online. Here is what I received later that day to my inbox. JAXOutdoorGearFarmandRanch Your order has been canceled Order was canceled because we did not have enough stock to fulfill your order and your payment has been refunded. Really, all of them! What a waste of time! Maybe Learn how online sales and inventory control works before trying to sell products online!

Really nice gun shop. Owner well versed on brands & ask question about your shooting & what you…read morelike to shoot..

From the owner: We have been serving the Eagle Grove area for 10+ years in all of your gun supply, sales,…read moreammunition and servicing needs. We specialize in new gun sales, ammo, holster supplies, transfers and much more. We stand behind our services 100% to guarantee your satisfaction as we are fully licensed to do all the work you deem necessary. What differs Larson's Guns & Ammo from our competitors is we treat our clients like family as we are a family owned and operated business ourselves.

They are a no BS gun store with lots of goodies to look at. Plenty of firearm eye candy Indeed…read more Friendly and more than helpful.

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

I might be the only person that feels this way...However I don't like hearing from the 3 older guys…read morebehind the gun counter that they all handled my firearm talking about it like a toy. My unique, high dollar purchase doesn't give you the right to touch it. Check the serial number and put it back. If it's not yours then hands off. I don't know what they've touched and I doubt they wash up. I wasn't even rude during this transaction. I said thank you and have a great day and this old guy replies "no". Unprofessional! Buy elsewhere.

I think this store is under appreciated. While the service can be slow, especially around the…read moreholidays, it is probably the best option for the serious outdoors person in my area. Good selection of inventory, good prices, and occasional sales. clothes and camping are more limited, but hunting, fishing gear is excellent.

This place was awesome and unexpected! Why shop the big box when there is this locally owned…read moreawesome resource here! Great selection and knowledgeable!

Old style gun shop I have visited many times and made many purchases. Large selection of firearms.read more

I was in with my Grandson the other day and was so impressed with the knowledge and helpfulness of…read morethe staff. Although it's a small store, they have plenty of stock on hand. If you are looking for a new or used firearm I highly recommend this place!

Very good communications, shipping, ans service. Very happy with order and delivery of revolver.read more

Amazing people bought three pistols there the last month and they were just amazing and very…read morehelpful.

Great shop, great people. If they don't have it in stock they'll get it for you. Check them out…read morewhen you're looking for your next firearm or shooting supplies.

Beautiful location, friendly staff, great selection... We drive 1.5hrs to browse and purchase…read more Highly recommend!

Great guys to work with and well worth the drive to check on any firearm you are looking for!read more