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Hart Brothers started in 1977 when Milan Hart opened a shop in Albert Lea, Minnesota—eventually growing from a double-stall garage to a full showroom. Today, his son Kemlin and daughter-in-law Amy run the Iowa locations, continuing the family's commitment to Second Amendment rights and customer know...
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Hart Brothers started in 1977 when Milan Hart opened a shop in Albert Lea, Minnesota—eventually growing from a double-stall garage to a full showroom. Today, his son Kemlin and daughter-in-law Amy run the Iowa locations, continuing the family's commitment to Second Amendment rights and customer knowledge.
Mason City, IA 613 S. Federal Ave., Mason City, IA 50401 (641) 903-0024
Waterloo, IA 2415 K Line Dr., Waterloo, IA 50701 (319) 232-5830
The Mason City location launched in 2010 and has expanded three times—most recently in 2015 to their current 613 South Federal Ave. building. In 2024, Hart Brothers acquired MR Guns in Waterloo and rebranded it as Hart Bros 2, adding a significant draw: a 16-lane indoor shooting range for year-round comfortable shooting.
Hart Brothers carries the largest selection of new and used long guns and handguns in the area. Inventory changes frequently because they buy used firearms outright and offer trade-in value on new purchases.
Top optics brands in stock: - Leupold - Vortex - Trijicon - Crimson Trace - Holosun - EOTech - Aimpoint
Accessories and gear: - Holsters - Reloading supplies - Ammunition - Rifle cases - Flashlights - Gun safes
Their in-house gunsmith handles everything from chamber work to barrel threading to stock bedding. They do not offer refinishing work.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Handgun cleaning | $50 |
| Rifle cleaning | $65 |
| Shotgun cleaning | $90 |
| Rifle barrel threading | $150 |
| Drill and tap rifle | $125 (excludes base) |
| Center bead (includes bead) | $25 |
| Remove stuck base screw | $30 |
| Remove stuck choke tube | $40 |
| Install new AR15 rail | $35 + parts |
| Pin and weld muzzle brake | $75 (no parts) |
| Mount and boresight customer scope | $20 |
| New rifle barrel | Starting at $500 |
Not seeing what you want? Hart Brothers special orders from just about every manufacturer. Stop by the showroom to start the process.
As a licensed NFA dealer, Hart Brothers handles: - Suppressors (silencers) - Short Barrel Rifles (SBRs) - Machine guns - Other Title II NFA items
They manage the paperwork—setting up eform accounts and taking fingerprints to make the process straightforward.
Buying online or out of state? Hart Brothers processes transfers for $45 per standard transfer or $100 for NFA transfers. They accept shipments to either location.
The Waterloo location offers rental firearms, including machine guns—perfect for customers wanting to try before buying or for range days.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday – Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hart Brothers partners with Credova to offer multiple payment options. You can get approved with no credit impact—useful for larger purchases.
"Christian based family owned and operated small business that has always been from the area. Born and raised into the firearm world we have the knowledge and experience to make your firearm needs and dreams a reality."
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