Rooted in Pekin
Five Decades of Family Ownership and Local Service
Discover the people, values, and community ties behind Pekin Gun and Sporting Goods.
A Pekin Family Business, Built on Service
For more than 50 years, Pekin Gun and Sporting Goods has been a family-owned part of the Pekin community. What began as a local place to find firearms and sporting goods has grown through conversations at the counter, relationships with area customers, and a commitment to treating people with care. Across generations, our family has worked to make the store a place where newcomers and longtime enthusiasts alike can ask questions, explore their options, and feel at home.
Today, we continue that tradition by buying and selling firearms, offering military surplus gear, and helping customers find equipment that fits their interests. We value the trust our neighbors place in us and remain dedicated to personal service and the local sporting goods community that has supported us for decades.
A Local Legacy Through the Years
From our earliest days to the present, family ownership and familiar faces have shaped every chapter.
1974
A Family Store Opens
Our family begins serving Pekin customers with firearms, sporting goods, and a belief in friendly, face-to-face service.
1983
Neighbors Become Regulars
Word of mouth brings more area customers through the door, turning everyday visits into lasting relationships.
1992
A Wider Range of Finds
The store expands its selection of used firearms and military surplus gear to reflect what local customers are looking for.
2003
The Next Generation Steps In
Another generation of the family takes a greater role in daily operations, carrying forward the personal approach customers know.
2015
Traditions Meet New Interests
As customer interests evolve, the family continues to offer both new and used inventory while making time for individual questions.
2026
Still Proudly Pekin
More than five decades on, we remain family-owned and grateful to serve generations of local customers and the sporting goods community.
What We Do
Ways We Serve Pekin-Area Customers
New Firearms
Explore new firearms and get help finding an option that fits your needs and experience.
Used Firearms
Browse used firearms with straightforward answers from a team that knows its inventory.
Sell Your Firearm
Bring in a firearm you’re looking to sell and talk with us about the next steps.
Firearm Trades
Looking for something different? Ask our team about trading your firearm.
Surplus Military Gear
Shop surplus military gear in person and see what’s available at the store.
Sell Military Gear
Have military gear to sell? Bring it by and speak with our team.
Safes
Ask about safes and find storage options suited to your space and needs.
Reloading Supplies
Stop in for reloading supplies and practical help finding what you need.
The Way We Do Business
Knowledgeable Help
Get clear answers from people who know firearms and sporting goods.
Personal Attention
We take time to listen before helping you explore your options.
Straightforward Shopping
Browse without pressure and get the information you need to decide.
Local Roots
Our family-owned store has served the Pekin area for more than 50 years.
Community Connection
We value the conversations and relationships built with local sporting goods customers.
Help Across Interests
Whether you’re shopping firearms, surplus gear, or reloading supplies, we’re here to help.
“For more than 50 years, our family has been grateful to serve our Pekin-area neighbors. Helping people find what they need and supporting the local sporting goods community is why we keep opening our doors.”
The Pekin Gun and Sporting Goods Family
Family-owned and serving the Pekin area for over 50 years
309-347-6060
PekinGunUSA@gmail.com
281 Derby St, Pekin, IL 61554
Stop By and Talk Sporting Goods
Have a question? Get in touch or visit our Pekin store to meet the family and explore our firearms and sporting goods. We’d be glad to help.