The best damn gun shop in Northwest Colorado!

We Treat You Right

We make it our mission to carry fine quality brands in the configuration that you need. If we don’t have it, we’ll get it. The price you pay isn’t just the item you buy, but the knowledge, experience and passion needed to make sure your purchase is right. Every time.

Shop Online

Completely new and updated online store – more products, improved tracking notifications, and the same great service you get when you visit us in person.

Shop In Person

Sometime you just need to pick it up and feel it, hold it yourself. We get that. Come over to our store in Steamboat Springs and check out what’s in stock… it moves fast.

Gunsmithing

Whether you need repairs, are looking to improve accuracy, increase firepower, or enhance your shooting experience, trust our gunsmiths to help.

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I dub thee... Long Fellow Deeds. ⁠ ⁠ Couldnt let this one walk out before getting some glamour shots.⁠ ⁠ @Seekinsprecision_official SP223 DMR with an @athlonoptics Ares 3-18 and @huxwrx can all nestled in the @Boghunt Death Grip saddle and tripod. ⁠…

Ready to roll. Built to deliver exceptional performance in a portable package, the all-new Kuna features a roller-delayed operating system that greatly reduces recoil. Precision manufactured for optimal fit and function, the Kuna’s small profile, nim…

Shop Favorite 9Mm Can. @Deadairsilencers Mojave 9 With 115Gr Loads.⁠ ⁠ Can I &Quot;Huhyeah&Quot;⁠ ⁠ #9Mm #Noisepolution #Pews #Glockperfection #Colorado #Rangeday #Testingandevaluation #Provinggrounds #Steamboat

Shop favorite 9MM can. @deadairsilencers Mojave 9 with 115gr loads.⁠ ⁠ Can I "huhyeah"⁠ ⁠ #9mm #noisepolution #pews #glockperfection #colorado #rangeday #testingandevaluation #provinggrounds #steamboat

556 AKs are more prevalent now than they ever have been. When you get it right its hard not love em. The recoil delete is the truth.⁠ ⁠ PSA 556 Ak with ALG installed by our in house bun smith and the piece de resistance the Unrivaled Technologies UB…

When double D drops a PCC, its worth checking out. In a world saturated with blowback carbines this is a shining star. The fact they run off readily available CZ mags is icing on the cake.⁠ ⁠ Lookin is free but if you lick it you gotta take it with y…

Multitasking...⁠ ⁠ 1st - Target aquired⁠ ⁠ 2nd - Shot break, cycle, track, settle⁠ ⁠ 3rd - Press again⁠ ⁠ 4th - Repeat⁠ as necessary⁠

Press checks are free, Jah feel?⁠ ⁠ Jah definitely feel.⁠ ⁠

&Quot;Stage Plan.. Check&Quot;⁠ ⁠ It Is Wednesday, My Dudes. The Sun Is Shining And That Means Range Time. Go With A Plan, Isolate Skill Sets, Set Par Time And Let'R Rip Tater Chip.⁠ ⁠ #Getsome #Runyourgunnotyourmout #Orboth #Cz #Uspsa #Bang #Allalpha #Nomikes&Hellip;

"Stage plan.. Check"⁠ ⁠ It is Wednesday, my dudes. The sun is shining and that means range time. Go with a plan, isolate skill sets, set par time and let'r rip tater chip.⁠ ⁠ #getsome #runyourgunnotyourmout #orboth #cz #uspsa #bang #allalpha #nomikes…

Tube Tuesday. With the proliferation of flow through suppressors from a variety of manufacturers it is tough to decide which muffler is right for your applications. Stocking @Dillonrifleco @deadairsilencers @aeroprecision @huxwrx @surefire_llc @Gunwe…

These are just a few of our favorite things. ⁠ ⁠ 1st - M1A Squad Scout. Classic. ⁠ ⁠ 2nd - MR556 A1. Truly a class act piston gun born from the experiences of early GWOT.⁠ ⁠ 3rd - Smith and Wesson 686. There is no substitute for the muzzle energy of…

Safety first! Always remember the four rules of firearm safety: - Treat every firearm as if it’s loaded. - Keep your finger off the trigger. - Be aware of your target. - Keep firearms secured. #FirearmSafety

We Treat You Right

One Size Does Not Fit All

At Elk River Guns, we understand that every shooter is unique, which is why we offer personalized attention and expert advice to help you make the right choices for your firearms. We’re passionate about what we do, and we’re dedicated to helping you get the most out of your shooting experience.

Expert Knowledge

We don't just sell guns - our staff are competitive shooters and hunters. We treat you the same way we want to be treated when we walk into a shop.

Custom Modifications

Build your dream firearm. We can help you put all the right parts in place to create the gun you have been dreaming of.

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Hornady – Get Loaded 2025

500 Free Bullets or 100 Free Bullets

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Beretta – APX A1 FULL/COMPACT REBATE

$150 Beretta Bucks or $75 Check/Paypal Consumer Rebate when you buy any APX A1 FULL Size or Compact.

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Beretta – $125-$150 Shotgun Rebate

UP TO $250 BACK WHEN YOU BUY ANY A400 XCEL

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Mar — 2025

Rock Island Armory – STK100/150/200 Free Magazine

Free 30 round plus magazine with purchase of STK100/150/200

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Rock Island Armory – VR80 4 Free Magazines

4 FREE 9rd magazines with purchase of VR80

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Mar — 2025

Savage Arms – Double Barrel Dreams

Purchase any 555 Over/Under Shotgun and receive a $50 Mail-in-rebate.

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Bob Forster

19:40 09 Apr 25

Great service. Jae made some great recommendations. Very happy with resuling product purchased.

Kasen Brennise

18:13 08 Apr 25

lawrence Belton

13:37 01 Apr 25

Heath Scroggs

00:19 27 Mar 25

Everyone was really excited to help one out!! An amazing environment!!

Mikey DeRock

22:40 25 Mar 25

Everything in house seems to be awesome, staff is friendly and helpful, you could sit and talk to everyone for far too long!Waited a bit too long getting a barrel threaded, but that is not done in house and by a sub contractor.Everything in house from customer service to selection was wonderful, I will be bringing my buisness back again!

Frances Jenkins

01:34 19 Mar 25

Very friendly and extremely knowledgeable staff.

Juan Landa

18:02 10 Mar 25

Wonderful service and great people!

Ron Mentch

22:33 07 Mar 25

Very friendly and helpful!

Sharon Cantu

00:17 02 Mar 25

Friendly & kind , Great customer services . Took the time to explain their products to me . Recommend for everyone to go check them out. Thank you for all your help .

Dave Chapin

21:51 28 Feb 25

As always, great service, very happy with my purchase. Definitely my go to store for anything gun related. Thanks elk river!

Jeff Jewson

04:39 28 Feb 25

Cannon Balls

23:23 27 Feb 25

Best store in town. Knowledgeable Smart people. Best store in Colorado as far as I know.

Donna Segale

22:14 22 Feb 25

I needed to get rid of these guns my husband had that I discovered after he passed. I am not used to being around guns and a bit nervous around them. Everyone at the store were very nice and gave me a fair price for them. The 2 dogs were also sweet.I would highly recommend them.

Scott Baraw

04:06 22 Feb 25

Elk River Guns is like family! They are knowledgeable and understanding for all your gun related needs. Jae the owner is willing to go the extra mile to make sure you are happy with your purchase/future purchases. Dave has impeccable memory. He remembers everyone’s name and welcomes you by name with a warm smile when you walk through the door. Other shops employees just want to take your money any way how. These guys are there to make your day better. They are my number one gun store in my books.Best in the northwest!

Chris H

23:22 13 Feb 25

Jae and Elk River was my go to FFL before I moved away from Steamboat. Just bought a few products from them even though I now live across the country. Elk River was responsive, shipped my product quickly in a well packaged box. Transaction was seamless. Will continue to do business with Jae and Elk River Guns.

Ralph Torres

23:09 12 Feb 25

Very knowledgeable employees in this store ifthey don’t have it. They will order it for you. I’ve never had a bad experience with elk River guns

C Young

07:55 24 Oct 24

Can’t recommend them enough. A lot of gun shops have shady salesman or condescending staff, and it’s the opposite here. David (Mr. Smith) is just the most welcoming warm person to have greet you and guide you through any of your needs. He’s downright hilarious too! Jae is the wizard you can trust with all your gunsmithing needs and is obviously effortlessly knowledgeable with any and everything guns. He has both fixed my broken handgun and mounted an optic within 10 minutes of walking in the store while charging a very fair price. Just crazy levels of service that’s so rare nowadays. Tip this man he deserves it. They have a great selection of guns/parts and transfers, though on the expensive side for transfers, (you’re in steamboat, don’t be unrealistic), are a breeze. In small towns like this we are lucky to have shop of this caliber (pun intended).

We Treat You Right

Shop Online

Shop In Person

Gunsmithing

Online Specials - On Sale Now

One Size Does Not Fit All

Expert Knowledge

Custom Modifications

Save More With A Rebate

Hornady – Get Loaded 2025

Beretta – APX A1 FULL/COMPACT REBATE

Beretta – $125-$150 Shotgun Rebate

Rock Island Armory – STK100/150/200 Free Magazine

Rock Island Armory – VR80 4 Free Magazines

Savage Arms – Double Barrel Dreams

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