Relative Arms

09/04/2026

As Iowa's fall hunting season approaches, many people begin preparing their outdoor gear for the months ahead. One important part of that preparation is taking time to inspect, clean, and safely store fi****ms that may have been unused during the summer.

Regular maintenance, secure storage, and following the manufacturer's recommendations can help protect equipment and reinforce responsible firearm ownership. It's also a good reminder to review current hunting regulations before heading into the field.

We've put together an educational guide that covers seasonal firearm maintenance, storage considerations, and practical safety reminders to help you prepare for the season.

We hope this resource helps encourage safe, informed, and responsible firearm ownership throughout our Iowa communities.

📖 Read the full article on our website. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://www.relativearms.com/post/iowa-fall-firearm-maintenance-checklist

08/26/2026

🦌 NEW BLOG FROM RELATIVE ARMS! 🔧

Iowa weather can be tough on your fi****ms. From humid summer days to freezing winter temperatures, moisture, condensation, and changing storage conditions can lead to rust and corrosion if you’re not paying attention. (Relative Arms⁠)

Our latest blog:

🔹 How to Prevent Rust and Corrosion on Fi****ms in Iowa’s Climate 🔹

We cover some simple but important maintenance habits, including:

💧 How humidity and condensation can affect your firearm
🧽 Why wiping down your firearm after handling matters
🌧️ What to do after hunting or shooting in wet conditions
🔒 Tips for proper firearm storage
🌡️ Why monitoring humidity is important
👀 What to look for during regular inspections
❄️ How Iowa’s changing seasons can affect your maintenance routine (Relative Arms⁠)

A little preventative maintenance can go a long way toward protecting your investment and keeping your fi****ms in good condition for years to come.

👇 Read the full blog here:
https://www.relativearms.com/post/prevent-firearm-rust-iowa

Relative Arms | Buffalo Center, Iowa

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Learn how humidity, rain, snow, and seasonal weather in Iowa can affect fi****ms and discover practical maintenance tips to help prevent rust and corrosion.

08/19/2026

🌦️ Iowa weather changes—and your firearm storage routine should keep up.

From humid summer days to freezing winter temperatures, Iowa’s changing climate can create challenges for properly storing and maintaining fi****ms.

In our latest blog, we cover practical tips for:
🔒 Keeping fi****ms secure from unauthorized access
💧 Managing moisture and humidity
🧼 Preparing fi****ms for long-term storage
📦 Organizing ammunition and accessories
🔍 Building a routine for seasonal inspections

Responsible firearm ownership doesn’t stop when you’re done using it. Proper storage and regular maintenance can help protect your equipment while promoting safe ownership year-round.

👉 Read the full blog: https://www.relativearms.com/post/safe-firearm-storage-iowa

Learn how Iowa's changing seasons can affect your fi****ms and discover best practices for safe, secure storage that helps protect your equipment and your family.

03/25/2026

We have recently added our inventory to our website. Go check out what we have in stock.

https://www.relativearms.com/

Relative Arms is your North Iowa Fi****ms retailer and custom AR builder, located in Buffalo Center, inside BC Hardware. We offer a wide variety of fi****ms, ammo, and accesories and do all your fi****ms transfers and specialty orders. We currently deal with SDS Imports, Crow Shooting Supply, Bill H...

03/11/2026

Relative Arms Hours:
Every Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You can call to schedule an appointment any day of the week. ❤
Kelly: 641-512-7444 or Duane: 515-538-0232

09/12/2025

Congrats to Relative Arms in Buffalo Center for their first ever FREE Community OP Event!!! Tonight’s topic was Women’s Personal Safety: how to stay safe as women! We had such a great turnout and participation!! Find them on Facebook to stay connected to find out their next FREE event in Buffalo Center!!!

Reminder: Relative Arms will be hosting our September Permit to Carry class in Buffalo Center on September 21st, 8am! Contact them if you are interested in attending.

09/01/2025

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