Big Guns Tattoo

The boys and .slugs are here from Kenosha and ready to tattoo YOU! Walk-ins or call for an appointment. They’ll be here through Saturday- don’t sleep on it!

Hope everyone is enjoying the snowpocalypse. Unfortunately the Appleton shop will be closed tomorrow. If your artist hasn’t reached out to you yet, please message them directly or please message the shop.

Due to the continued weather issues preventing access to the shop- Big Guns Tattoo in Appleton will be closed on Tuesday March 17th. If you have an appointment, please reach out to your artist if they haven’t already. We’re sorry for the inconvenience!

Friday 13 part 2. We had a HUGE ask if we were gonna offer the same designs from last month, because a bunch of people couldn’t make it. Sure. We’ll do that. But we also did like 30+ new ones. Here’s a few samples. $50. Each. First come first served.

ITS FRIDAY THE 13TH AGAIN!!!

We will be celebrating with another flash day this Friday! Follow us as FLASH WILL BE POSTED the day before! $50 a piece!

Limit 2 pieces per person, no feet, hands, ribs, face or neck.

GUEST ARTISTS MARCH 19-21!

We’re excited to welcome the boys from in Kenosha up for a weekend! They’ll be taking appointments and walk ins all weekend March 19th-21st.

DM them directly to secure a time!


.slugs

Oshkosh Transition

After 20 years in our Oshkosh location, we have exciting and heartfelt news. We have decided to pass this studio onto our friends and incredibly talented artists, Jon and Paige. Jon Handler, has been a valued and incredibly talented member of the Big Guns family for 20 years. He, along with Paige Holloway, who is an amazing piercer and has been with our family for eight years will partner in this new venture as co-owners of the studio in Oshkosh. This new studio will be their own, individually branded and no longer affiliated with Big Guns Tattoo outside of friendship, family, comradery, and a shared passion for this industry.

Prior to our founder’s (Don DuBois) passing in 2022, we purchased a building in Appleton. This building is just blocks from our location of 15 years on Calumet Street in Appleton. This studio will remain open and will operate as the sole location of Big Guns Tattoo.

It is time to downsize. My dream was our new building so we could have all artists under one roof. I knew that Jon and Paige were established in Oshkosh. I always wished they would come to the Fox Valley, but knew they would prefer to remain where their clientele is. I am so happy to have them take on this venture, and keep their clients happy, and see them succeed in business! To be honest, Don and I always set a goal that we would sell the shop to Jon. He was one of Don’s first apprentices and he is a true friend.

This transition will take place in June of 2026. For the first few weeks in June expect their Oshkosh studio to be closed while they do some renovations. For those clients who have gift cards, wanting work from Jon or Paige specifically, we ask you to use those prior to June. Feel free to come into the Oshkosh shop to book an appointment with Jon directly as the gift cards cannot be used on his booking site. We strongly encourage you to visit our friends Jon and Paige in Oshkosh. We all appreciate your continued support. Thank you from all of us at Big Guns Tattoo. This has been a wild ride that has spanned 25 years. We aren't going anywhere!

Sarah DuBois

BIG GUNS APPLETON SHOP. Here be our designs for our Friday the 13th day tomorrow. All designs $50. Limit of three per person. NO NECKS, FACES. First come first served. Doors open at 10am.

It’s almost time for our GIFT CARD SPECIAL!
Starting Black Friday till Christmas Eve, for every $100.00 gift card you buy, you’ll get $25 Free. And on Black Friday only you’ll get an extra $25. So that means on Black Friday for every $100. You’ll get $50. FREE!!!

We want to give a warm welcome to the newest Big Guns team member, Natalie. Natalie is not simply a receptionist at the Appleton studio, she is the daughter of our beloved and deeply missed founder and leader, Don Dubois. We are so happy to have you on the team, Nat! Making your dad proud as always!