North English, Iowa
Black Helmet Gun Shop — Right Here in North English.
This is where we are. Not a warehouse. Not a franchise. A dedicated firearms shop run by a licensed FFL dealer in North English, Iowa — with the inventory, the expertise, and the service that the big-box stores can't match. Walk in, call ahead, or order online. We're here.
What We Carry
A Full-Service Gun Shop in One Location
Firearms, optics, hunting gear, FFL transfers, consignment, and NFA processing — all under one roof in North English. If you're driving from Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, or anywhere in eastern Iowa, this is what you'll find when you get here.
Handguns
Pistols and revolvers from Glock, Sig Sauer, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, and more. Carry guns, home defense pistols, and range shooters across every major caliber and price point.
Shop handguns →Rifles & Shotguns
Hunting rifles, modern sporting rifles, and shotguns in all gauges from Remington, GLFA Firearms, Ruger, and others. Paired with the ammunition you need for whatever season you're in.
Shop long guns →Thermal & Night Vision Optics
Direct dealer for AGM and Pulsar — two of the top names in thermal and night vision. We stock monoculars, rifle scopes, clip-on units, and rangefinders you won't find at a general sporting goods store.
Shop optics →FFL Transfers
Ordered a firearm online? Ship it here. We handle the Form 4473 and NICS background check, log it properly, and get you on your way. Competitive fees. VIP members get priority.
Learn about transfers →Hunting Gear
Amish-built deer blinds through Muddy Outdoors, Rhinehart Targets, trail cameras, and hunting accessories for Iowa's seasons. Built tough enough to handle the weather out here.
Shop hunting gear →NFA & Suppressors
We process NFA transfers for suppressors, short-barrel rifles, and other regulated items. Paperwork handled correctly, every time. Call ahead to discuss what you're looking for.
Learn about NFA items →About the Shop
North English's Dedicated Firearms Dealer
Black Helmet Gun Shop isn't a side project. It's a purpose-built firearms business with a physical storefront, proper receiving facilities, and a licensed FFL dealer on-site every day the shop is open.
Josh Humphrey runs the shop. He's a 16-year firefighter in North English and he built Black Helmet because the area needed a real gun shop — not a sporting goods department or an online-only dealer. When you call, he answers. When you walk in, you're talking to the guy who ordered the inventory and knows what's in the case.
We're also a direct dealer for AGM, Pulsar, GLFA Firearms, Muddy Outdoors, and Rhinehart Targets — which means better pricing and availability on products that are hard to find through general retailers.
Find Us
2922 H Avenue, North English, Iowa
We're on H Avenue in North English — easy to find, plenty of parking. About 30 minutes from Iowa City, 45 minutes from Cedar Rapids.
Sat: 8am – 12pm
Mon – Thu & Sun: Closed
Online store: always open
Customers Drive From
Call Before You Come In.
Want to confirm something's in stock, ask about a transfer, or get a straight answer on a product? Call Josh directly. It's faster than email and you'll actually get an answer.