Howard Fleury runs Northern Plains Gunworks as a full-service gunsmith operation in Moorhead, Minnesota. He holds AGI certifications in General Gunsmithing, 1911 Pistolsmithing, Glocksmithing, AR-15/AR-10/M-4 Riflesmith, and Cowboy Action Armorer—meaning he can handle repairs and custom builds acros...
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Howard Fleury runs Northern Plains Gunworks as a full-service gunsmith operation in Moorhead, Minnesota. He holds AGI certifications in General Gunsmithing, 1911 Pistolsmithing, Glocksmithing, AR-15/AR-10/M-4 Riflesmith, and Cowboy Action Armorer—meaning he can handle repairs and custom builds across all major firearm platforms.
Gunsmithing Services: - General gunsmithing on handguns, rifles, shotguns - Certified 1911 builds and repairs - AR-15, AR-10, M4 rifle work - Glock armorer services - Cowboy Action Armorer work - Mill and lathe machining services (contact for details)
Finishing Work: - Cold bluing (traditional method) - Duracoat firearm finishes - Hydrodipping
Firearms & Transfers: - NFA-licensed for suppressors and silencers - FFL transfers for handguns (Minnesota residents) and long guns (all states) - New and used firearms sales - Consignment firearm sales - Can source firearms from nationwide wholesale distributors - Will buy or trade used firearms
Other Services: - Certified firearms appraisals (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) - Ammunition sales - Reloading supplies and equipment - Firearm accessories
Northern Plains Gunworks is fully licensed for NFA items. They stock suppressors from major manufacturers:
| Brand | Models in Stock |
|---|---|
| Lone Star Silencers | Scoundrel, Drifter, Hunter, Vendetta, Outrider |
| Rugged Suppressors | Mustang 22 |
| Dead Air | Various |
| OSS, Gemtech, KGMade | Available |
| Griffin Armament, SilencerCo | Available |
Major 2026 Update: The "One Big Beautiful Bill" eliminated the $200 tax stamp on suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs effective January 1, 2026. NFA registration is still required, but processing time is currently around 30 days. Northern Plains currently has solid inventory before anticipated industry shortages.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed (appointments only, additional charges) |
| Tuesday–Friday | 9:00 AM–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM |
They maintain rotating inventory of new and used firearms across all categories. Recent stock includes AR-15s, .22 rifles, lever-action rifles, 1911s, modern semi-auto pistols (Ruger, Springfield, Canik, Smith & Wesson, Browning, etc.), revolvers, and shotguns. Black powder firearms also available.
Ammunition inventory is extensive—.22 LR through rifle calibers, shotgun loads, and specialty rounds. Reloading supplies include primers, brass, bullets, and complete reloading equipment.
They're an authorized dealer for STRIKEMAN Laser Firearm Training Systems—dry fire training tools for home practice.
Accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover Card. Firearms can be purchased by phone with credit card payment.
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