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Gun shop serving Northfield, Minnesota
Northfield made its reputation with firearms back in 1876, when the town's shopkeepers picked up rifles and ended the James-Younger Gang's raid on the First National Bank. Co-owner Jody Younger runs a very different kind of gun business than the one this town is famous for chasing out — and we figure a town that proud of its marksmanship deserves a real gun counter within driving distance. What the area doesn't have is a storefront with 150 firearms on hand, a gunsmith in back, a Cerakote shop, and a Silencer Shop kiosk all under one roof.
That's what you'll find at Younger Gunworks in Le Center, the Le Sueur County seat about 35 miles west of Northfield via Highways 19, 21, and 99. We're a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business — founder Mike Wolbrink served combat tours as an Airborne Ranger with the 82nd Airborne Division — and the shop runs the way you'd hope: straight answers, fair prices, no rush. Whether you're getting a rifle sighted in before deer season near Nerstrand Big Woods, picking up an online purchase, or ordering a retirement plaque for a colleague, the drive west is worth it.
For Northfield customers
What Northfield customers come in for
Younger Gunworks packs a lot into a small-town storefront. Here's what Northfield customers most often make the drive for:
- FFL transfers — $30. Buy from GunBroker, Palmetto State Armory, or any online retailer and have it shipped to us; we'll call when it arrives and run your background check at pickup.
- Gun sales and special orders. Around 150 firearms in the store and more than 50 wholesalers behind them — if we don't stock it, a special order typically lands in 2–3 shipping days.
- Suppressors via Silencer Shop kiosk. Browse models, get fingerprinted in-store, and start your ATF paperwork in one stop; transfers from an outside FFL/SOT are $100.
- Cerakote custom coating. Our Color My Gun service applies durable H-Series finishes, from a simple refinish to full custom color work.
- Laser engraving. Fiber and CO2 lasers handle everything from slide artwork — we call it Tattoo Your Gun — to plaques, tumblers, signs, and memorial keepsakes.
- Gunsmithing and cleaning. Trigger work, scope and optic mounting, and ultrasonic cleaning with a function check and optional test fire before it goes back in your hands.
- Awards for departments. Retirement plaques, challenge-coin displays, and Blue Label duty purchases for Northfield-area police, fire, and EMS.
From Northfield to the shop
Getting here
Plan on about 45 minutes each way — Highway 19 west, Highway 21 south, then Highway 99 straight into Le Center. We're at 16 E Derrynane St, on the north side of Highway 99 across from the Le Sueur County fairgrounds, with parking in the marked spots across the highway. If the OPEN light is on, the door is unlocked: Tuesday–Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday 10am–3pm.
Can't make the drive? Lasered gift and award orders ship nationwide, and firearms can be mailed to us for work via UPS or FedEx with an adult signature required.
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Northfield questions, answered
How far is Younger Gunworks from Northfield?
About 35 miles, or roughly 45 minutes by car. Most customers take Highway 19 west toward New Prague, then Highway 21 south and Highway 99 west into Le Center. The shop is right on Highway 99, across from the Le Sueur County fairgrounds.
Can I have a gun I bought online shipped near Northfield?
Yes. Have the seller ship to Younger Gunworks — we're a licensed FFL — and we'll receive it, log it, and call you when it's ready. The transfer fee is $30, and your background check happens at pickup.
Are suppressors legal for Northfield residents, and how do I buy one?
Suppressors are legal to own in Minnesota with the proper ATF approval. Our Silencer Shop kiosk lets you pick a model, get fingerprinted in the store, and start the paperwork in a single visit. We'll walk you through the wait and hand it over once your approval comes back.
Do you make awards and plaques for Northfield organizations?
Yes. We laser-engrave retirement plaques, department awards, challenge-coin displays, and memorial keepsakes for police, fire, EMS, and civic groups. Order at the counter or by email, and we can ship finished pieces if you can't pick them up.
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