Straight Talk.Fair Prices.
East River Tactical is a veteran-owned firearms dealer serving the prairie. Rifles, handguns, ammo, and honest transfers from people who actually shoot.
Built for the East River Hunter
Whitetail in the shelterbelts, pheasant in the CRP, varmints in the section line. We stock what works out here, not what's trending in a magazine.
Rifles
Bolt-action deer rifles, modern sporting rifles, rimfire for the kids.
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Handguns
Carry pistols, full-size, revolvers. Try the grip before you buy.
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Shotguns
Pump and semi-auto for waterfowl, upland, and home defense.
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Ammo & Optics
Boxes by the case, glass mounted while you wait, cleaning kits.
View gear →Two SD guys. One mission.
East River Tactical is two South Dakota guys who joined up to build the best dang gun shop this side of South Dakota. Veteran owned and run by certified firearms instructors.
Bring your questions. We'll talk you through your first deer rifle, your first carry gun, or why that gas block is giving you grief, without making you feel dumb for asking.
More Than a Gun Case
Bought something online? Ship it to us. Need it cleaned, mounted, or checked over? Pull up a stool.
FFL Transfers
Have your online purchase shipped to our FFL. We handle the paperwork and call you the day it lands.
Cleaning & Service
Full teardown cleans, optic mounting and bore sighting, and basic troubleshooting on the bench.
Honest Advice
First-time buyer or seasoned reloader, we'll point you at the right tool for the job. No upsell.
Find the Shop
Right off Highway 81 in Watertown. Plenty of parking and a coffee pot that's usually on.
Address & Phone
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |