June 2026 · For Dad. For the Range.

Father's Day Is June 21.

Gifts he'll actually use, the Dirty Harry .44 Magnum, and weekly Steel Challenge nights — in-store and online.

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Staccato 2011 at the range — Father's Day

Elk River Guns — 5 Years in Steamboat Springs

June 1 · 5 Years in Steamboat

Our 5-Year Anniversary Sale.

Elk River Guns turns five this month — and we're celebrating all June. We're taking offers on anything still in stock. Find what you want, make us an offer, and let's talk. Stop in for the details.

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Father's Day Gifts$34–$799 · every tier The Dirty Harry GunFirst-year .44 Magnums Steel ChallengeThursdays · $10 · shoot with us

Father's Day Gift Guide

Gifts for Dad he'll actually use.

You don't need to know his gun. Pick a tier, pick a gift — or gear him up for his first Steel Challenge match.

Top Gift

Under $75 · The Easy Yes

Pyramex Electronic Ear Muffs

NRR 24dB · amplifies hearing, cuts the blast · required match gear, impossible to buy wrong.

$34Shop →

Save 25%

Under $75 · The Easy Yes

Spyderco Byrd Cara Cara 3.75″

Everyday-carry folder · the clean gift for any dad.

$65$48.75Shop →

Save 41%

$150–250 · The Upgrade

Streamlight TLR-1 HL

1,000-lumen rail-mount weapon light · fits most pistols · home-defense upgrade.

$328$193Shop →

Save 15%

$300+ · The Optic

Holosun HS515GM Red Dot

Multi-reticle micro red dot for his AR/carbine · Shake Awake · 50k-hr battery.

$376$319.99Shop →

Save $182

Premium · He'll Know

Henry Golden Boy Silver Eagle .22

Lever-action · octagon barrel · walnut stock · the .22 to shoot Steel Challenge with.

$981$799Shop →

Premium · He'll Know

The Dirty Harry Gun

S&W Pre-29 .44 Magnum · first-year, factory-lettered · read the story.

From $4,500The Story →

Authorized Elite Dealer

The 2011 he's always wanted.

Staccato 2011 HD C3.6 9mm — DLC finish, Trijicon night sights. In stock on the wall in Steamboat. Come handle one.

Shop the C3.6 →

Stock up: Fort Scott 9mm 115gr (TUI)

Solid-copper, made in USA · range & match season · in stock now

$29

In the Case · Dirty Harry

The most powerful handgun in the world.

.44 Magnum Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 29 .44 Magnum

Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum

Go ahead. Make his day.

Dirty Harry carried a Smith & Wesson Model 29. We have two first-year, 5-screw Pre-Model 29s on the shelf right now — both with S&W Historical Foundation factory letters and original presentation cases.

Read the Full Story

The On-Screen Spec

6½″ First-Year Blue · 1956

The configuration Harry actually carried. Factory-lettered, original case.

$4,500

The One the Script Wanted

4″ Original Nickel · 1957

The 4″ nickel the script called for — the gun Harry couldn't find.

$18,900

One of each — subject to prior sale. Collector pieces; in-store viewing welcome.

Get on the Range

Yampa Valley Practical Shooters.

The best Father's Day gift isn't a thing — it's getting out and shooting. A weekly Thursday Steel Challenge all summer: shoot steel for time, beginner-friendly, .22 welcome. Every Thursday, 5:30 PM · 28610 US Hwy 40, Steamboat Springs · $10. New to it? Start at uspsa.org.

Jun

YVPS Steel Challenge

Thu 5:30 PM · $10 · first match of the summer

Jun

YVPS Steel Challenge

Thu 5:30 PM · $10 · Steamboat Springs

Jun

YVPS Steel Challenge

Thu 5:30 PM · $10 · Steamboat Springs

Jun

YVPS Steel Challenge

Thu 5:30 PM · $10 · Steamboat Springs

Full summer schedule (through Aug 27): Practiscore club page →
Follow: facebook.com/Yampavalleypracticalshooters

Sanctioned Steel Challenge · USPSA / SCSA

First match checklist: eyes, ears, a pistol or .22, a couple mags, and ammo — that's all it takes to shoot Steel Challenge. Gear up in-store, then come shoot with us. See the schedule →

Elk River Guns · Steamboat Springs, CO · In-store + online · Prices & stock change weekly, while supplies last · MAP where required · collector firearms subject to prior sale.

David Long

3 days ago

Elgorg Firkin

5 days ago

Lee Kil

1 week ago

Great local Steamboat store. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly!

Chad Modomo

3 weeks ago

Disappointing experience to say the least. I’m all for supporting small local businesses, even if it means spending alittle more sometimes and I know that’s the case when I shop here. Well, I specifically asked for them to order a particular firearm for me and received the price, in writing no less, only to have the price changed on me when I went in to do the paperwork! I was told if it sits there for 6 months then I can have it for that price. Unreal, I will not be doing any of my business there moving forward.

Stee whoop

1 month ago

Super friendly, and knowledgeable staff!

Monica Case

What an amazing informed group of people. Our experience was a very pleasant one.

Christopher LaPonte

2 months ago

awesome shop super helpful !

Sam Aossey

A company you don’t compare to others! Someone that not only specializes in tactical competition shooting on a competitive level but someone that also grew up with hunting in his blood is behind the scenes. A true company to fit every gun owners needs. My transaction was flawless and across state, definitely a company I’ll continue to do business with! Thank you Jae bird!

Matt Brekke

Great shop, excellent staff, and selection!

John Williams

Incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. I’d recommend them any day and every day.

Jeff LaRoche

They are over the top helpful!! Solid shop..

Thomas Miller

Hands down one of the best gun shop experiences I've ever had. The staff is amazing and the customer service is top notch. Everyone in the shop is extremely knowledgeable. If you're in the Steamboat Springs area make sure you stop by.

joseph jernegan

Knowledgeable. Sensible. Patient. Great asset to our community!

scott griffin

3 months ago

Danny fixed my single action cowboy revolver very easily and I was amazed thank you so much. So I brought my 1022 to him to see if he can fix an intermittent problem. I’m very grateful.

Jamie Davis

Excellent customer service and the store is well stocked!

Eric Edelstein

great customer service always willing to make a deal! highly recommend!!!!

A Taylor

Great people service and inventory!

Bruce Allbright

Always knowledgeable and helpful.

Bjorn Kielman

Professional and knowledgeable always. Always a good education on guns and ammo

Neil W

Jae and his team made the process super easy and 10/10 would shop with them again!

Chris Kircher

4 months ago

Great experience. Knowledgeable staff, very helpful. Helped me get exactly the gun I wanted and at a very fair price. I’m glad I went there and will go back.

Rob Hundley

Was passing through this past fall on a hunting trip and realized I had forgotten my rifle sling and bipod so we stopped in to see what was available. Service was incredible. Not only did they make sure I got what I needed they offered to mount the bipod so that I didn't have to when I arrived at camp. They went above and beyond and for that I am very appreciative and more than happy to give them a 5 star review.

William Philip

Knowledgeable, complete. Wonderful service. Highly recommend them

Joseph McCormick

Great experience, would do business with them again.

Wynn Condict

Best shop I have ever been in. Bought many guns from them..they make everything easy every time..can get anything you want and have great advice and suggestion's My go to gun shop always…

Micheal Walsh

Great service great experience Thanks

BC Iversen

5 months ago

Jae and the crew here are good lads.

Chris LaBelle

Great customer service! Quick response to my questions. They took a special interest in my purchase because of my inquiry and surpassed my expectations. I will buy from again! Thank you!

Greg McCullough

James Reed

I’ve bought a couple fire arms here . Let’s start off by saying Jae is one of the top 10 business owners in Routt, when it comes to hands on accountability and customer service… He’s amazing .

60% of the staff are helpful and knowledgeable . Dave is lacking on customer service and a little sour and not patient with customers spending thousand$ . I purposely avoid him when shopping.

I like this store ! But it’s small and has smaller inventory . Many times i’m told they “ can order it “… Well so can I to any FFL.

Elk River Guns will continue to get my business . I just think that if there was one other gun store , we’d see a more competitive and fulfilled market here . Essentially, they can get away with whatever cause they are the only ones in town.

Curt

Always have what you need or can get it. Thanks David. Always knowledgeable and fair.

Jorje Soriano

Staff is super helpful and friendly. They love giving advice and help you get the best bang for your buck. They don’t pressure you into anything unlike most gun stores so this has become one of my favorite destinations for pistol mods.

Larry Desjardin

6 months ago

Great service. Bought two suppressors for my rifles.

Kevin Thompson

Ryan Vanackeren

Knowledgeable, friendly service, well stocked ammo selection,

Jake Stees

Good people with a great selection

Josh Coulter

7 months ago

Best gun shop in the yampa Valley. Great people and great service. They ordered me the exact gun I wanted. I will probably buy more guns from them. Elk River Guns will bring a smile to your face.

Ryan Commarota

One of the greatest gun shops i’ve ever been in across Colorado, hands down.

Lonnie Castelli

The entire staff is fantastic, friendly and helpful. I am new to hunting big game and also different types of guns. These guys always take time to help and explain everything in detail. I highly recommend Elk River Guns they know guns!!

daniel goforth

Thomas Harper

Awesome store. Ordered ammo for me and a bcg with no problems

Tiffany deMattos

Helpful and knew what they were talking about, very cool people definitely recommend! Don't forget awsome selection!!

John Temple

Best gun shop in the west!

C.C.S.

My favorite LGS

Alex

Great service and always get what I’m looking for!

Gregory Melear

8 months ago

I’ve had nothing but exceptional customer service every time I’ve visited Elk River Guns. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to help. They also have a great selection of firearms and accessories. Highly recommend stopping in—you won’t be disappointed!

Dan Anderson

Great and smooth transaction

Zander Giertz

I had a disappointing — and frankly surprising — experience at Elk River Guns in Steamboat Springs. So to anyone who is purchasing for a first time or wanting to purchase in general. Has questions or wanting more information and decides to come to this business. Here’s this because I thought all was great off of the reviews I read also. I arrived and a younger staff member was friendly and helpful, guiding me through the store and assisting with ammo selection. I took some time to compare options and check prices on my phone — something any responsible buyer might do right??? especially when weighing the cost of buying in bulk online versus in-store with given brands. Not long after, an older gentleman (possibly the owner or a senior staff member) approached me with a noticeably passive-aggressive tone, questioned what was taking so long. I explained that I was comparing prices online to view and see what I can expect if I buy bulk. He walks over responded with, “Well then just stick to online,” and said that asking questions like that or in the sort is “rude and disrespectful” to small businesses and his.So I stood there smiling not sure how to necessarily react to being told I am wrong for saying things and to be careful with what I say all while thinking. I only told him that I am seeing what the price difference is?!???? He added, “A dollar difference is a dollar difference,” to which I respectfully replied that I wasn’t disputing that I was simply making an informed choice and curious what would be a best fit given that I am not trying to spend out of budget but rather so weigh the options out there like any buyer would??? and seek any advice from the “pros” or “pro” in this instance that does this for a living. All of this up to the moment has been said and done in a way where it could have been taken as a question not as some form of hostility against a business which I have no intention to bash. Laughing and joking with this man is what it seemed like for a split second.Or so I thought, after I deliberately told the man I will purchase the range ammo while he was still by my side after our short talk. As I am still just chuckling over the awkward conversation that took place. I had and was keeping hold of the boxes I was looking at purchasing and instead of continuing the conversation or offering help, he took the ammo from my hands while at the same time saying “give me those”, placed it back on the shelf, and told me I could leave right in my face trying to be stern and intimidating it seemed, over something so small. I wasn’t allowed to continue browsing or shopping I was simply dismissed. Needless to say I left the store laughing and said goodbye to the rest of the staff and the kind younger gentleman that first helped me out. To be clear.I support small businesses and prefer to shop local when I can and have shopped local for both my recently purchased rifles as well considered small businesses . But there’s a difference between being a small business and then straight up treating customers with unnecessary hostility for what I can only begin to think is because of a simple question. Multiple small businesses I’ve gone to do mention online purchasing depending what you want, and what you have as far as price range and what’s in stock for them. OVERALL you would think the ability to be able to work with both online and in store. And still help you even if you should be looking online would be a boost for the company review showing you still go above and beyond for your small business encouraging customers to return for the next “services“. It is a very clean store yet I was made to feel completely unwelcome and disrespected as a first time customer to this business by this gentleman for the simple fact of having a question. Customer service and mutual respect are the foundation for any successful business large or small. Unfortunately Elk River Guns failed to demonstrate either during my visit.

Robert Nation

9 months ago

Elk River Guns is a first class outfit. Both knowledgable and attentive. A comfortable place to find your perfect firearm or firearms.!

Michael Stoltz

Great team at Elk River Guns. Took my 20+ year old over/under in for problem with to to barrel not firing. They were able to diagnose and fix the problem quickly. Over the years I have always had a great experience whether buying something new or taking something in for repair. An excellent team that is technically very proficient and personable.

Lucas

Friendly, knowledgeable people. Great to have a shop like this in steamboat!

Peter Chaffee

The best staff, their knowledge is amazing !!! I highly recommend their shop over any shop in the state of colorado !! Thank you to Jae and staff always a pleasure to visit your store!! !!

Stephen Failla

10 months ago

Always a great experience! Pleasure doing business with.Extremely knowledgeable and friendly.They know firearms.Highly recommended!

tomkitsos

Ben Zvorak

jay hofschulte

Great to work with. Friendly service and very knowledgeable. Glad there here with all the gun rules and regulations in this state.

John Minehan

nakhia pusey

It’s always a joy to go in to Elk River Guns the staff are very helpful friendly and knowledgeable people A+++++++++++++ if you’ve been in more than one time they know you by name so it’s really easy to shop there it feels like home. Thanks guys and keep up the excellent service

Josh Babyak

Best shop best owner best employees ever!!!

Michael Jurgensen

Vance Carlson

11 months ago

Mark M

Great local shop. Knowledgeable staff.

Molly Means

They did a great job

Ricardo Galvan

Really friendly and knowledgeable a great place to go look for a new firearm 100% recommended

Elk Archer

I think they are the friendliest and most knowledgeable gun shop in Northwest Colorado. Really great spot.

Vincent Drogosz

12 months ago

Knowledgeable sales staff and great selection of guns, ammo, and accessories.

Joyce Treulieb

Amazing!

Michael Kusy

Always a great experience at Elk River Guns!

Jeff Von Almen

1 year ago

David was great!

Jarrod Raper

Staff helps with every step of the process and make sure you know what is going on! They are super informative. Great people.

Timothy Moorehead

Great gun shop with good selection and better service.
I have found a new favorite!

Dan Emert

These folks run an impressive operation and are great at everything they do. Highly, highly recommend.

Joel Harris

Friendly helpful & very well informed. Competitive pricing.

David Smith

Just got another brick of Hornady 17 HMR 15.5 gr. NTX. It gives exceptional accuracy at 100 yards, is devastatingly lethal on ground squirrels, and doesn’t poison the raptors.

DAVE MIHAICH

Elk River Guns is our go to place for all firearm purchases,upgrades,gunsmithing etc. I don’t know of anything they can’t do. Jae has outstanding employees and inventory… if they don’t have what you’re looking for,, they’ll get it coming….And they LOVE to spend time at the range..

Dakota Thvedt

Alan Clemens

Great and friendly service as always!

Danny Hulslander

I've had nothing but good experiences with these guys!! Whether it's buying a new firearm, getting some gunsmithing done or selling/trading in a used firearm, they make it an easy and welcoming experience! Thanks guys!

Bob Forster

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

Kasen Brennise

lawrence Belton

Heath Scroggs

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

Mikey DeRock

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

Very friendly and extremely knowledgeable staff.

Juan Landa

Wonderful service and great people!

Ron Mentch

Very friendly and helpful!

Sharon Cantu

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

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

Jeff Jewson

Cannon Balls

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

Donna Segale

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

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

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

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

2 years ago

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).

Father's Day Is June 21.

Our 5-Year Anniversary Sale.

Gifts for Dad he'll actually use.

The 2011 he's always wanted.

Stock up: Fort Scott 9mm 115gr (TUI)

The most powerful handgun in the world.

Go ahead. Make his day.

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