Sportsmans Pawn

Sportsmans Pawn operates two locations serving the greater Salt Lake City area—one in Salt Lake City proper and another in West Valley. They've built their reputation on straightforward transactions: you bring something of value, they give you a fair price or a quick loan.

Firearms make up a significant portion of their inventory. You'll find:

• •Rifles: Hunting rifles, AR-15s, AK-47s, 10/22s, lever action, double barrel
• •Handguns: Pistols and revolvers of all types
• •Shotguns: For hunting, sport shooting, or home defense
• •Specialty firearms: Military surplus, antique, black powder, collectors items, civil war era
• •Major brands: Winchester, Colt, Browning, Weatherby, Benelli, Barrett, Christensen
• •Ammunition: Various calibers and types
• •Optics: Scopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, range finders, telescopes from brands like Leupold, Leica, Swarovski, and EO Tech

Beyond firearms, they maintain a massive general inventory:

They offer two paths:

• •Pawn a gun: Need cash fast? Leave your firearm as collateral for a short-term loan. Pay it back plus interest, get your gun back. Typical hold period is 30 days before they can sell it.

• •Sell outright: Don't need it back? Sell it to them. They'll test it to make sure it works, appraise it based on current market value and condition, and pay you on the spot.

Their appraisal process uses research tools to determine fair market value based on:

• •Current condition of the item
• •What the item can actually sell for in today's market
• •Brand, model, and specifications

All firearms and electronics are tested before purchase or loan approval to ensure they function properly.

You can call (801) 938-3807 to get a ballpark quote on items before driving in. Exact pricing is easier in person, but they'll do their best over the phone.

As a pawn shop dealing in firearms, they're regulated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and comply with federal law including the Patriot Act and Truth in Lending Act. They're also licensed locally and follow strict identification and record-keeping protocols—which is why less than 0.1% of pawned merchandise is ever flagged as stolen.

Pawn loans have no credit check, no legal consequences if you don't repay, and no risk of overextending yourself like traditional loans. It's quick, confidential, and straightforward.