Online Gun Store Serving Des Moines, IA
TheGunDock is a Kentucky-based online firearms retailer. We ship to any of 43 federally-licensed FFL dealers in Des Moines for pickup after the standard background check.
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Why Des Moines buyers shop with us online
Ships to any of 43 FFLs in Des Moines
Use our FFL finder to pick a dealer in Des Moines, or send us your dealer's info during checkout. We ship the firearm to them; you pick it up after the federal Form 4473 background check at their counter.
Same-day fulfillment on in-stock orders
Orders placed before 2 PM EST typically ship the same business day. Most Des Moines-area FFLs receive the transfer within 3-5 business days depending on distance from Kentucky.
Real Kentucky FFL since 2010
TheGunDock is a federally-licensed firearms dealer (FFL #4-61-043-01-2E-03181) operating out of Paris, Kentucky. Real address, real license, real inventory. Over 33,000 verified GunBroker transactions and 850+ Google reviews from actual customers.
No FFL required for accessories
Ammunition (where state law allows online sales), magazines, optics, holsters, parts, and gear ship direct to your home in Des Moines. Only firearms require the FFL transfer step.
38 W. 20th Street
Paris, KY 40361
Order online, ship to your FFL in Des Moines
The Paris, KY shop is our order-fulfillment and federal license location. We process and ship from Paris; your firearm goes to a Federal Firearms Licensee in Des Moines for pickup.
Common questions from Des Moines customers
How does the FFL transfer work if I'm in Des Moines, IA?
You order the firearm on our site and select an FFL dealer in Des Moines as the ship-to (we list 43 FFLs in Des Moines). We ship it to that dealer; you pick it up after the standard ATF Form 4473 background check. Most Des Moines-area FFLs charge $25-$50 for the transfer service. We don't charge to ship a firearm to an FFL.
Do I need an FFL for ammo, optics, or accessories?
No. Only firearms require an FFL transfer. Ammo, magazines, optics, holsters, parts, and gear ship directly to your home address in Des Moines via UPS or FedEx.
How long does shipping to Des Moines take?
Most non-firearm orders arrive in 4-7 business days. Firearm transfers may take an extra 1-2 days while the receiving dealer logs the firearm into their bound book.
Can I pay over time?
Yes. We offer Credova financing on firearms and most products over $150. The financing terms appear on every eligible product page and at checkout.
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