RAYGUN

I found exactly what I needed (No Kings T Shirt) I had previously ordered some items online and was pleased with my order, but WOW the showroom is chock full of tempting Tees, Stunning Stickers & signs etc. I would like thank Raygun for providing / sponsoring a couple Portable toilets for them MULTITUDE of attendees of the DSM Iowa " No Kings" protest.

Let's start with it's just a fun place. The staff are fun and enjoy what they do - because they genuinely look like they are having fun. The variety of items is staggering. From novelty memorabilia to clothes that reflect a progressive attitude. It's fun. It's fresh, and they stay contemporary about social issues. They also allow dogs in the store. The tow levels and nooks and crannies allow for all sorts of different things. They have areas that are a playhouse for younger kids and a coloring nook. The upstairs didn't have a way for the vertically challenged to look at the sparse,eclectic vintage clothing or ray gun collection. However, if you're into Iowa or just want a good time perusing, start here.

I used to buy quite a bit of shirts from this place, for myself, and kids and company shirts, they used to be non partisan, I think. Will no longer buy from this place that pushes false narratives, and humor, that isn’t really funny. This is pretty distasteful. Hopefully in the future they will come to their senses. The left, and Dems were voted out by a giant margin for a reason. Let’s not bring it into a place that should be about making great tshirts. Clearly, they let their political affiliation, and views get in the way of what used to be what made them great. JUST MY OPINION. Good luck in the future

LOVE this company and all that they stand for! So fun shopping in the store. So many great Tshirts, it’s hard to pick just one. I highly recommend!!

Reflecting on some tanks I got from here a decade ago. Thought, "Hey! I should get more." Looked at the website and see their stances bowing to the DNC. Hard pass.

Fast shipping and the t shirt is very nice quality. I would knock you a half a star for the button. Why bother I guess is my response to that. Don't spend your two bucks on it but I would definitely buy from raygun again

Such a cool place! Multiple sections with themed shirts, stickers, and other items. Everything from sports to teachers. Clever one liners. We enjoyed the visit.

A really fun store full of midwest goodies in the East Village. Had a great time walking around and checking out the merch. Staff was very friendly. They have a cool kids play space and are dog friendly! Definitely worth a visit.

We could have easily spent more time reading all the things! I feel like this is a store that every time you go there you see something new and fun! I was looking for one t-shirt in particular and I found it and also a sweatshirt that I'm really stoked to wear!!! T-shirts are pricey but my sweatshirt was $49 and that is reasonable. Shop local! Shop for fun things that make you smile.

Every time I visit my son; he knows that one thing that I love to do in West Des Moines Iowa is to visit the Raygun store and buy at least one shirt and other items. I get a lot of compliments about my shirts. They want to know where I bought them. I gave them the information about this lovely store so they can buy items from Raygun too!!

I'm from Iowa City so I love Raygun. The most fabulous thing about the DSM store is the free Plan B at the front desk. Yes yes yes!

This store his hilarious! I love the shirts! So many unique gifts for shirts that pertain to Iowa and government related attire. Share your opinion on your shirt.

The MOTHERSHIP of Raygun stores! They have graphic tees, stickers, coasters, pins, EVERYTHING! And the vast majority of it is all printed and designed by them! I was in typography heaven here! There is truly no end to Raygun's creativity and hilarity when it comes to their graphic designs and this store offered two whole floors of goodies to browse - with their second floor being more vintage clothing racks with Raygun graphics stamped onto them! I came away dropping a shockingly large amount of money, which will always be a hard pill to swallow, but feels less bad when it's towards an awesome company like this and when many of the items I purchased were gifts for other people! So I can confidently say that Raygun is a magical place that is PERFECT for finding gifts for a ton of people in your life! This Iowa-based company is absolutely delightful! Everything you find here is going to be unique and wonderful and this is just the exact kind of company I love supporting! They are so bold and out here with their products and if you've got any halfway decent sense of humor, you are sure to find a ton of goodies here to appreciate and purchase! This store encapsulates the Midwesterner state of mind perfectly and I just absolutely love it! My only request to Raygun is for some more representation of other states in the Midwest! As an Iowa-based company, I obviously see and understand the overwhelming majority of Iowa-related products, but I've also seen some Kansas and Ohio merch as well and at this Des Moines store, I did see as one row of Michigan-related products and as a Michigander, I would really love some more Michigan representation! Ope, as long as that's not too much to ask! :P Beyond highly recommend that EVERYONE check this store out and at every single one of their locations! You might accidentally spend a ton of hours and money here, but you'll be sure to have a ton of fun doing so!

These guys have the funniest and best shirts. It's also just a fun place to be in because it's a fun layered room and there's a kid section that's super fun and it's in downtown Des Moines so you can grab a snack at zombie burger, well-placed and well-made five stars.

Wow! Home of free speech, I am all in! This shop, colocated with a coffee cafe, offers a wonderful selection of tee shirts. Located in the downtown area within sight of the Iowa State capital building you could only imagine the messaging that goes on at this location! Suggest that you stop in and check it out for yourself.

Neat store. Local flair with deep Iowa ties. We were killing some time while waiting for some friends when we stopped in to browse. You can spend an hour in here just reading punny tee-shirt designs, which we enjoyed. Cheers!

So many cool things there and found free parking on the weekends just around the corner.

I was thinking of taking an out-of-town guest shopping here because I hear it's supposed to be a good place to find souvenir shirts for folks visiting Iowa. But after looking over their website and what shirts that they were highlighting, I decided that this place leaned so hard to the "Left" That I might need to shower after leaving it just to clean off the stink of communism. I can't support a business that can't be at least more fair and balanced, but I know when I'm talking about the "tolerant" left that's just not something that's possible.

Really cute store in downtown Des Moines! They have a large variety of things and my personal favorite was a shirt that says "Someone in Des Moines loves me." The service wasn't overbearing which I appreciated, and one could definitely get lost just browsing in this store for hours. Price point seemed reasonable and I'll definitely be back!

The sign outside says it al! "The Greatest Store In the Universe"! Raygun is a store that has everything you want to say in the form of a shirt, mug, etc. The perfect spot to buy a gift, a costume, holiday things. etc. My favorite part about Raygun is that it's located in the Midwest - a place where culturally strong opinions aren't voiced! Long live RAYGUN!!

This place is so so fun. Loved all their quirky shirts and souvenirs. This is a great spot to get a unique gift or decor for your home (especially if you live in Des Moines, lots of location-based stuff to show off your city pride). I especially enjoyed all the fun stickers they had, and adorable tote bags. They also have a cute vintage area upstairs that was cool to check out (but kinda expensive imo).

This store is like none I've ever seen before. It's filled with endless hilarity on tshirts, stickers, hats, etc. I love the support for women's issues and the LGTBQ community that they show here. I left with some amazing gifts that are completely unique!

Cute cute local store with lots of tees and gifts for everyone. There is also another room, and a second level with even more. I chose a Des Moines shirt to take home to Ohio. Glad my boss brought me to check it out before heading to the airport.

Man, what a cool freaking store! We stopped in here on our last day of our weekend trip to Des Moines and loved shopping around the store. We ended up with a a few Christmas presents (coozies, magnets) and grabbed one of their mystery bags! The mystery bag had two shirts, and some other fun goodies for a really great price. The store has a ton of shirts, stickers, magnets, coozies, stationary, and everything else you can think of. They have one of the bigger selections I've seen of specifically targeted merchandise: shirts for librarians, San Francisco 49ers fans, and even Kansas City stuff! The store has a ton of options for people of all backgrounds and is very inclusive. Such a great store, great message, and great company. Can't wait to come back!

This is my second time here. First time, years ago, this place was a pretty cool quirky fun shop that had funny, cool, and interesting items to choose from. This time however, was a disappointment. This shop has became way to political and biased with some pretty disturbing and disgusting merchandise. Keep your politics and opinions to yourself. No one cares about your political agenda and your bizarre beliefs. I, (and others) come there for cool merchandise, not your political ideology. If we wanted your opinion, we'd stand outside and ask for it. Guaranteed, your sales would go back up if you'd keep that crap to yourself. It's unfortunate I didn't spend a dime in there and probably won't ever come back. The CEO of this place needs a reality check.

Des Moines is a really great city, one of my favorite places in the USA, and no store captures its spirit like Raygun. Snarky, opinionated, and expressive, this wonderful store speaks its mind, and know their audience. It's smart, witty, sarcastic, and unafraid. I love it. They call themselves "the greatest store in the universe!" Located a few minutes from downtown, I never fail to stop at Raygun every visit to Des Moines. Whether it's a t-shirt with a message, a pin that rocks, a card that carries a great message, or a fun gift, this place is worth the trip.

I was in town with a group of other journalists for the Steak Fry. I was told SEVERAL times Raygun is a must see before leaving Des Moines. And all those people were right. It's not your typical corny cheap crappy souvenir shop. There's something for everyone pretty much. T-shirts, candles, books, magnets, post cards, greeting cards, cups, mugs etc. Most are slapped with a funny midwest reference (I'm from Florida. Most went over my head.), others with a snarky, smart assy comment or others pertaining to this country's democracy in some way or another. I can't quite explain this place. Just go see it for yourself!

Don't take it from me, take it from them. They claim to be the greatest store in the Universe and they are right.

Raygun is my must stop shop whenever I am in Des Moines. A lot of the shirts I wear are from here and it's always a perfect place for shopping for gifts. Whether walking in knowing what you want or having no idea I always exit with something wonderful. Chill atmosphere and great staff.

Raygun sells "one-of-a-kind apparel", unique gifts and home decor decorated with witty sayings about Des Moines, Iowa, the Midwest and highly opinionated political statements. They market their products online and in several stores, but their store is what most people are familiar with. If you are visiting here from out of town, I would definitely recommend stopping in since it's a great place to buy a gift or a keepsake. If you don't live here and haven't been bombarded with their email blasts, then what you'll find will definitely be unique and a fun way to spend 30-minutes. The quality of their apparel is average to below average. It's definitely "tourist grade" and a little over priced for what it is. Definitely what I would consider "fast fashion" vs REI or Duluth Trading Company type fabrics. I've purchased a number of shirts over the years and they were not made from the most durable materials and two of our kitchen towels are already frayed on the edges. They sell plenty of magnets, drinking glasses, coasters, posters, chef aprons, etc where quality is less of an issue. It's all perfect for gift giving or for souvenirs though. There are tons of items that are around $20 - 30. Bottom line, it's definitely worth 30-minutes if you are shopping for a unique gift, keepsake from Iowa, or to find something for someone who is really into American (left leaning) politics - particularly if you are from out of town. The staff isn't overly friendly, and parking is a pain in the butt (street parking only), but it's in the east village and there are plenty of other shops nearby that are also worth seeing.

What a hoot to visit! This is a must-see shopping extravaganza. Raygun is not your typical chotchskis shop with tourist knick-knacks. Crossing the aisle maybe the theme for certain parts of this store, but they certainly pander to the left and it is creatively funny. If you have that very special someone whom you can not figure out what to get, this is the store to be.

I just realized I have not reviewed Raygun since it moved into it "new" location.. It's not that new anymore! But it is rad! The space is really well laid out. And they have expanded the store from not only their classic shirts, to all sorts of glassware, socks, stickers, cards, books, etc.. You can't really go wrong here if you are looking for a gift, that is DSM themed or funny! This is a spot that all the tourist should hit up and check out for sure!

We stumbled on Raygun over a year ago while attending a friends wedding from out of town. Came back in town yesterday and had to make a special stop. Absolutely love this store. Every item is perfectly cheeky and belly laugh worthy. Be prepared to shout your S.O. name across the store every 2 minutes when you wanna share something funny, we learned from our last visit and walked through together this time. My favorite things - the koozie wall and the kids play area. Husband also appreciated the coffee bar. This store is a Midwesterners wet dream. I am from the South but this place cracks me up as my husband is from Omaha. #DoYouEvenOpe ... I've never related to a store so much as this one. I so wish we had a location in Nebraska! You'll understand when you go. So go. T shirts, stickers, magnets, cups, dish rags... etc. In addition to Midwest love, lots of science, earth friendly, pro AF LGBTQIA, political type items here. Staff are ALWAYS friendly and in a good mood. Seems like an amazing place to work.

Going to Raygun is a destination activity in itself -- you will have a good time just exploring everything they have to offer, even (or especially) if you're not looking for something specific (or at all). Raygun is packed full of Midwest pride, onsite screen printed clothing & posters, local art, and quirky knick-knacks galore. Picture: live screen printing (on the second floor), funny sayings, pins, patches, silly socks, trendy housewares, pop culture and political jokes, flashy hats, quirky books, and cool local paintings. There's a very small chance you'll leave without something for yourself or a friend or both. As for me, I left with a pin of a cat licking its butt. Thanks for that, Raygun!

Love this store. Inventive. Creative. There's always something interesting to buy for a gift or yourself. Of course, I love the t-shirts. I always get comments, especially about my Brooklyn one.

This is a cool novelty shop in Iowa. They have graphic tees, mugs, postcards, glasses, and just so so many items which you can spend over an hour just browsing around. If there's a T-shirt you want, but not the size you want is not available, they'll offer to print it for you! It may take a day or so, but that's service for you. The store was pretty clean and I believe is well laid out and organized. If you're in the downtown Des Moines area, and looking for some cool souvenirs, some time to kill and/or just some cool presents for yourself, definitely check out Raygun

A must-stop-by store in Des Moines! I have family that has given me gifts/t-shirts from Raygun ordered online and sent to me, but I had never been to one of their stores. It was a great experience and super fun! The store is also connected to a coffee bar, which was a great pit stop in the process of shopping! I loved browsing all their shirts and knick-nacs with funny Midwest and political slogans. My two-year old nephew also came with me, and he even got something because they have a pretty big children's section with great options! I'd recommend this store as a great stop for all tourists, which is also local, so you can contribute to the community, too!

Besides only selling reddit tier items that have been in need of a style update since 2009, I was asked to wear a mask while shopping here despite being fully vaccinated. I find this ridiculous. I saw a woman leaving the store without a mask on so it is apparently selectively enforced. I like looking in here but I walked out and left after I was asked to do this. How are we ever supposed to return to normal if you're still enforcing a mask policy on fully vaccinated customers? I would have happily shown my vaccine card that I carry in my wallet, but no, these people are control freaks and I don't regret walking out and leaving. Also as I said in the opening line please get a new schtick this stuff is incredibly played out and makes you look like a loser wearing it in public. Style update needed desperately. This place used to be cool but now it's just full of cliche trash.

The store is nothing but a t-shirt shop. The sayings on the t-shirts aren't even that great. Staff is not very friendly. Sorry we wasted our time.

Your local destination for words on a shirt (or mug, or bumpers sticker, or coaster, or other items). Perfect place to shop for local or midwest themed items or to pick up something that highlights the humor of the current events. Everything is reasonably priced at this locally owned business. And occasional celebrity siting can be had in this brightly lit and spacious store. It just might be, the greatest store in the universe.

I ordered a T-shirt online and had it shipped to me because I don't live anywhere close to Des Moines. The shirt arrived with a mark on the back of it. I emailed Raygun and they replied quickly and immediately sent a replacement shirt with along with the shipping label to return the original shirt. I was very impressed with their customer service. Thanks Sammy!

I stopped at Raygun during my recent trip to Iowa. Their logo T-shirts are fun to shop and enjoy. My most recent purchases were: No Sleep Till Brooklyn (Iowa - Including Map) No, I'm From Iowa, I Only Work in Outer Space - Captain Kirk Yo, I'm From Des Moines, Bitch If you can't stop at their store in the East Village (or Iowa City), order on-line or call them up!

Super fun little boutique shop with fun shirts (mostly with clever left leaning political slogans) seriously worth a stop.

I really do not like souvenirs. Unfunny, kitschy, Made in China crappola is not my thing. Raygun IS NOT THAT. What Raygun has to offer is clever, original, hilarious, good quality stuff that feels less "souvenir," and more "I didn't find it, IT found ME." Whether you are looking for a gift for someone who doesn't live in Iowa or the Midwest, or you are a Native (or Captive!) shopping for yourself, Raygun has something for everyone. The one exception is that it does not appear to cater to the conservative crowd. Most of what I consider to be the best stuff is very liberal. If you're easily offended, you COULD STILL find something you'd like here, but you should probably go somewhere else. Mt. Nasty shirt anyone? Anyone? Bueller? My personal favorite is their book that highlights and illustrates all of the "things that have been overheard in Raygun." It is all completely out-of-context, solid gold entertainment. While my dad was visiting, he was stoked to purchase a shirt that said, "Des Moines - Far exceeding your already low expectations." Coincidentally, just the day prior to the find, he had struck up a conversation with a lady who was taking about Des Moine's surge in growth over the last several years. My dad replied that he didn't really know what to expect, but that Des Moines was really impressing him and totally surpassed what little he had imagined it might offer.

I have so much love for Raygun. I make my sister pick things up for me when she passes through Des Moines, but I finally had the chance to stop into the store myself recently. I could have spent an hour looking at all of the funny and useful things there. I appreciate their sarcastic sense of humor and their off-the-charts love of the midwest. (Dear Raygun: please make more designs for your Minnesotan neighbors!) I have shirts, pint glasses, and other sundries from Raygun, and they are all of very good quality. The shirts and glasses have held up well with repeated washings. If you're ordering online, be advised that the women's shirts run small. I wear an XS or S at most stores, but from Raygun I prefer an M or L.

You have a ton of fun just browsing through the shelves and racks at Raygun. Tons of super cool/unique t-shirts giving props (or poking fun) at the Midwest or referencing current pop culture happenings. There's even a rack of misprint shirts that are super cheap and soft. I grabbed one for a casual lay around/sleep shirt. Raygun offers much more than just shirts. Hats, coasters, coffee mugs, posters and other home decor items abound. I'd say it's an ideal spot for finding gifts for your cool and uncool friends alike. Or picking up an item or two to spruce up your place. They totally should open up a location in Omaha!

What a great little shop. They have lots of cool t-shirts, tanktops, and souvenirs. They even have a coffee shop here. This place is just unique and priced well. I have been here a couple of times now and have bought something both times. They also have funny baby clothes. Oh, and the quality of their shirts is great. They are soft and stretchy just how I like them.

Shop Local - put your money right here for fun, unique items in East Village. If you like unique humor and Iowa pride you are in the right place. There is a lot of little fun items. You can find stickers, posters, art, key chains, drinking glasses, magnets and of course the famous T-shirts. There are political jabs and fun laughs to be had at everyone's expense. Lots of intelligent jokes and things that locals would be amused with. This updated location is attached to a Mars cafe and Thelma's Ice cream. If you need the unique item for a gift take a look here. You will be paying 21 bucks for a t=shirt but I think my favorites are the fun ones in the baby section.

I have been a fan of Raygun for YEARS during my residence in dsm, and during a recent return visit I was sooo happy to see the store expansion and relocation! The shirts themselves are made from American Apparel in LA, the signature screen printed designs are entirely Raygun. The quick-whipped statements are sooo entertaining and totally rep midwestern pride. The store carries a variety of wearable goods for all ages, including a handful of options for your furry friends. They also carry random knick knacks and gift items, and shades, like wayfarers. Move over Rayban, Hello Raygun! Haha! My fiance returned to the store on his own without me and purchased a "Dont Meth With Iowa" shirt, and while I hate the connotation, I have to admit that he has received tons of compliments from the midwest to the west coast, so I guess he chose well!

Absolutely an amazing experience. the person who checked me out (female dark red hair) was the most kind person ever. I went to go check out and I was buying a pride pin, she picked up on the signals I was giving her, and she wrapped it up and made sure my mother who was with me, would not be able to see it. (my mother is not the most understanding person when it come to LGBTQ+) I felt extremely welcomed their and 10/10 would recommend.

This truly is "the greatest place in the universe." Raygun says everything you are thinking and they put it on a t-shirt, coffee mug, note card, magnet or a poster. You can spend hours in this place reading everything and deciding what you can't live without! The owner is an amazing activist that stand behind his convictions. You really have to love that! He also is quite philanthropic as many of his designs are for non-profits and there is a portion of sales that are sent to them. It is located in the trendy east village. You should really check this place out!

Go ahead, tempt fate. Handsome Boyfriend and I had never been here. Given the option, Handsome Boyfriend would throw himself on the busy sidewalk outside as he'd rather face just about anything other than shopping: Torture such as fleeing hungry rabid dragons, political talk radio debate between fat zombie politicians, a cable romantic comedy marathon with commercials... All that made clear, he liked it here and had a great time. This was a welcome surprise. I purchased a couple of Magnets (pictured) that reside in places of honor on our fridge, making loving fun of each of our home states. "Guns don't kill people. People from TEXAS kill people." Vs "IOWANS: The few, the proud, the extremely attractive." There's a lot to choose from catchphrase TShirts, tank tops, towels, mugs, pint glasses, shot glasses, stickers, posters, postcards all with funny quips on the MidWest. Truly could join in and try to one-up the accurate mockery but last time I did that? Yup, fate had the laugh as I wound up a Material Girl with an tall Handsome Iowa man like a hilarious modern reboot of Green Acres with a hyperactive beagle instead of a talking pig. Universe has a sense of humor and sure showed us both. We own the magnets... Raygun no doubt has a TShirt for that, in any size ready to ship.

Great spot to take out-of- towners to for souvenirs. I also find myself stopping in to buy ironic gifts and local-humor postcards. Their humor shirts keep up with current events and often hits the mark (for me, anyway). Definitely worth a stop if you're in the East village, or generally in Des Moines.

This is a t shirt shop. It is the funniest Midwestern themed t shirt shop I've ever encountered. They have shirts like "I went to the Iowa State Fair and all I got was type 2 diabetes" and "Mt. Nasty" with a picture of Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama and RBG on it. The store and Facebook page are fairly liberal and free flowing with their political views, making new shirts with each ridiculous thing that happens on the news. But if their politics don't align with yours, don't worry! They have all kinds of shirts that poke fun at the Midwest and support cool Midwestern things. All in all, it's a fun shop in the east village and if you're there, I wouldn't pass it up.

So imagine urban outfitters had an IOWA themed store. It would be called Raygun. You can get T-shirts and IOWA themed artsy items with sarcasm and wit at Raygun. It is a great store with a slight chip on its artsy shoulder. Worth a visit if you are in the area.

I actually never knew what Raygun was about until the Yelp event and that was my first time coming here. The store is awesome, the design of the store, the products, and the staff all top notch. After learning about the items being all American made and the founder's philosophy about pleasing the consumer, I immediately loved the store! The shirts are very well designed with clever sayings on them. Apparently Raygun is gaining popularity all over the country and I am not surprised. Just go to the store or check online, look at their products and I guarantee there are a couple of items that will peak your interest.

Raygun is still my fave store in DSM! Make this your holiday gift headquarters because you'll find something for just about everyone on your list. I love their simple prints of DSM themed art. Buy a frame. Instant Christmas present. Their shirt selections have expanded tremendously--these would make a fun stocking stuffer, along with magnets, tiny notebooks, pens, etc. And I always pick up a few random postcards because they are hysterical! I send them to friends just as a laugh--who doesn't like getting something fun in the mail?!