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Posted: 1/2/2005 12:33:41 PM EDT
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Sadly, Mike's is your best bet in that area.
He just started carrying Rock River, and has a few Armalites and Bushmasters. Bromley's sucks, and the folks in Story City likely only have one or two ARs on the shelf. If Mike will be closed, you will probably need to go to Des Moines or Waterloo. Enjoy your stay, and good luck with the shopping. |
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Posted: 1/2/2005 3:45:17 PM EDT
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Sportsmans Warehouse in Ankeny usually has a few in stock.
The new Scheels at Jorden Creek Mall west of Des Moines doesn't carry "assult weapons". Cazador2hippie.gif |
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Posted: 1/2/2005 11:41:19 PM EDT
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yea the Sceels in Waterloo and Cederfalls don't carry "assult weapons" as well... I'm gettin a Rental Car with unlimited miles, so I might have to pay a visit to some of the places in IL .
Anouther question I have is where is the best area's to hunt Coyote? I never saw any years ago when I hunted in the central Iowa area, but I've heard they are making a big come back in recent years due to the light winters. I'll mostly be hanging out in the Hardin County area for the 4 days I'll be there, but I'd like to devote at least 1 day to doing some hunting. Thanks, Chris |
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Posted: 1/3/2005 9:28:23 AM EDT
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Cedar Valley Outfiters in Marion
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Posted: 1/3/2005 12:38:15 PM EDT
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I would try Gabe's there south of Williamsburg off I-80, it's 4 miles south of I-80 out in the country and you'll drive by it before you see the sign on your left side. I just bought a couple of rifles from Mike and their family is real nice to deal with at guns shows or in their shop. I believe their store (bottom of large brick home) are M-F 1-5:30 PM. He's the Police Chief in Williamsburg so there's no pulling the wool over his eyes when it comes to firearms and laws.
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Posted: 1/3/2005 1:58:06 PM EDT
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Cool, more places to fall back on... Would you guys happen to have the addresses and phone #'s so I can look up specific instructions on www.mapquest.com in order to drive to the exact locations of each store. I'll also be able to call them prior to stopping by to see if they have what I want so I don't wast my time on a 5 hr+ round trips.
Thanks for all the help.. Chris |
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Posted: 1/3/2005 2:47:49 PM EDT
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Gabe's Gun Shop is open T-F 1300-1530. (319) 668-2477
2728 P Avenue Williamsburg, IA 52361 5 miles S. of Exit 220 on Hwy 149 (it will be on your left) This info is right off their business card I had in my wallet. Mike and Sue Gabriel are the owners. |
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Posted: 1/3/2005 2:53:07 PM EDT
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Mike's (used to be Beaupain's) 1-641-648-9258
23715 county highway D15 Iowa Falls 50126-8741 Ken's Gun Shop 1-315-453-2048 RR Shellsburg, Ia 52332 Jacobsen's Gun Center 1-515-733-4838 612 Broad Street Story City, Ia Jim's Gun and Pawn 1-515-284-0350 2814 S.E. 14th Des Moines, IA 50320 Ken is not too far away from Iowa Falls. Heck of a nice guy, fair selection of firearms. Jim's gun and Pawn is a pretty good place to stop if you get to Des Moines. Mike Beaupain is really your best bet, if you can catch him. The last couple of shows he has had a really good selection of ARs. |
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Posted: 1/3/2005 4:47:14 PM EDT
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yea, I usually get a rifle or two from Mike every time I come back to the USA, but I guess he will be out of town during the time I will be there on this trip. It's great when he's around because his shop it like 10 miles from my house. Thanks for all the input, it is greatly appreciated...
Chris |
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Posted: 1/4/2005 2:48:26 AM EDT
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hey, you wouldn't have any e-mail addys for these shops would you? Would be nice to see what they have prior to actually leaving Japan for the states so I can budget out my funds...
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Posted: 1/4/2005 8:31:13 AM EDT
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Gabe's doesn't have a website or e-mail.
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Posted: 1/4/2005 3:34:21 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/5/2005 5:28:18 PM EDT
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No, Scheels doesn't carry ARs or AKs...They do carry mini-14s and even the new M-14 SOCOM from springfield.
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Posted: 1/5/2005 7:37:16 PM EDT
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Nighthawk it's too early for you to be coming out of hibernation and posting on this board! Seriously though it's good to see you posting. So what exotic lands have you just came back from since you've been away so long? We'll talk to you later and hopefully we can get people together later this year for an Iowegian "shoot"!
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Posted: 1/6/2005 12:20:26 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/6/2005 2:58:42 AM EDT
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Double Barrel Shooter Supply
422 E Erie ST Missouri Valley, IA 51555 Phone: (712) 642-2335 They sell AR's. |
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Posted: 1/6/2005 6:35:53 PM EDT
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Canada, Denver, Southern IL, (where I was in 24 inches of snow), Syndey Ohio, the usual I'll be at the show sat, but as usual I'll probably miss you. Mike |
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Posted: 1/7/2005 1:01:45 PM EDT
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Broadway Gun
400 Broadway St, Waterloo, IA 50703 Phone: (319) 232-1167 He only takes appointments now as far as I know, but I called him awhile back and he had me in the store in 15 mins. Good people to work with and pasionate about what they have. |
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Posted: 1/7/2005 4:45:52 PM EDT
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Very cool, now we are getting with in a hr's drive... Do you know what type of stuff he usually carries? Any e-mail addresses?
Thanks... |
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Posted: 1/7/2005 9:04:15 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/9/2005 5:40:09 AM EDT
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I tried to call the Broadway Gun shop, but he has his service set up to block all incoming calls that don't have caller Id and since I'm calling from overseas with the phone card I got told by the service to dial *82 then the number. I tried that and got a voice message in a language I've never heard before. Being overseas for the last 13 years in a group of diffrent counties I've heard a lot of different languages and I'm thinking one of those 3rd world countries in Europe h[email protected] if they would like to contact me directly or if you would like to. I'd be interested in used as well as new.
Thanks for all your help, it is greatly appreciated. Chris |
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Posted: 1/11/2005 5:23:46 AM EDT
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Ok, I think I'm set.. I picked up a Bushmaster M4A2 from Mike today.. well I didn't actually pick it up, but I called and paid for it with my credit card and my mom's picking it up for me so I'll have it while I'm in the USA to play with.. hug.gif I know of a few internet stores that should love me now too.. he
Chris |
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Posted: 1/11/2005 9:31:51 AM EDT
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Perhaps you have been gone for a while and do not know that, it's a violation of federal law to have someone else pick up and do the 4473 for you. It's called a straw purchase, you should just go in the shop when you get in and finish the purchase yourself. She is going to have to sign a federal form saying she is the final purchaser of the gun, why put her in the position of having to lie on a federal document?
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Posted: 1/11/2005 11:46:23 PM EDT
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Technically it is being stored in her home and she is in posesion and has total control of it while I'm overseas and is the owner of it. ((13 1/2 years strait overseas so far)) I would actually prefer that it is in her name so that she will take more responsibility to make sure they don't fall in to the wrong hands etc since I'm 1/2 way around the world. They are stored in a gun safe, but there are a lot of teenagers and kids that come in to that house. When I eventually move back to the states and it is physically in my possesion I can then do what ever is needed to get it registered in my name. I will get with Mike to see if there is an issue with doing it this way and if it vilates the law I will go in and do the paperwork myself.
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Posted: 1/12/2005 10:35:04 AM EDT
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none of your nice little story has anything to do with the fact that she signs the form saying she is the final purchaser but you paid for it. Had she paid for it, and gifted it to you that would have been fine.
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Posted: 1/12/2005 1:07:55 PM EDT
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I see, so who has possesion and control of it doesn't matter.. It's who paid for it that they want to sign the form... I'll make sure I take care of that while I'm back then...
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Posted: 1/12/2005 2:00:01 PM EDT
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Have your mother put some money down on it (layaway?) and then you can pay in full when you get back AND fill out the paperwork. Shouldn't be any problem with her putting some money down on it, to at least hold it until you get back, if you're worried about them selling it before you get back. Just a thought.
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