Licensed firearm dealers, sporting goods stores, and gun shops offering new and used firearms, ammunition, and accessories.
Veteran owned and operated gun shop in Burbank. Carries all trusted brands and state-of-the-art firearms, ammunition and accessories. Can order any firearm legal in California.
Full-service gun store in Burbank serving the Los Angeles area. Wide selection of California-compliant firearms, ammunition, and accessories.
Premier gun store in Orange County with a wide range of California-compliant firearms, parts, accessories, and ammunition. On-site gunsmith services available.
California's largest independent firearms and outdoor sporting goods retailer. Wide selection of guns, ammunition, hunting and fishing gear.
Full-service firearm and accessories retailer centrally located in the South Bay Area. Specializing in AR-15/AR-10 builds, slide milling, Cerakote, and gunsmithing.
Full-service gun store in the Tri-Valley with wide variety of inventory. Gunsmithing services including repairs and modifications. Training classes available.
Expert firearm services in the San Francisco Bay Area. FFL transfers, gunsmithing, and safety certificates. Stocking dealer for JP Enterprises, Benelli, Barrett, Sig Sauer, Glock, and Ruger.
Full-service gun shop in Mountain View serving Silicon Valley. Wide selection of firearms, ammunition, and accessories.
Serving the Bay Area for 20 years. Firearms, ammo, accessories and knives. Firearm estate sales and appraisal services available.
Northern California's Premier Firearms Dealer. Shotguns, rifles, handguns, optics, ammunition, and accessories.
Full-service gun store offering firearms, ammunition, accessories, gunsmithing, and tactical gear. Fishing licenses available.
San Francisco Bay Area's elite gun shop since 2012. Carries only the finest gun brands with expert service.
Full line of firearms, ammunition, and accessories. Expert gunsmithing for tough jobs. Handgun, rifle, and shotgun shooting instruction available.
Founded in 2012 with a mission to provide excellent customer service. Specializing in CA compliant featureless rifles and 10-round magazine conversions.
Licensed full-service firearm dealer specializing in AR-15s but offering all types of high-quality firearms. Area's first Glock Blue Label dealer. Safety and tactical training available.
Bakersfield's gun store since 1963. Kern County's only 2nd generation family-owned gun shop with over 60 years serving the community. Quality shotguns, rifles, handguns, safes, and collectibles.
Fresno's top firearm store offering handguns, rifles, shotguns, ammunition, accessories, CCW permit classes, and firearms training.
Formerly Bullseye Sport. Full-service firearm dealer offering sales, ammunition, accessories, FFL transfers, and California compliance services.
California's largest independent firearms and outdoor sporting goods retailer. Wide selection of guns, ammunition, hunting and fishing gear.
California's largest independent firearms and outdoor sporting goods retailer. Wide selection of guns, ammunition, hunting and fishing gear.
California's largest independent firearms and outdoor sporting goods retailer. Wide selection of guns, ammunition, hunting and fishing gear.
California's largest independent firearms and outdoor sporting goods retailer. Wide selection of guns, ammunition, hunting and fishing gear.
California's largest independent firearms and outdoor sporting goods retailer. Wide selection of guns, ammunition, hunting and fishing gear.
California's largest independent firearms and outdoor sporting goods retailer. Wide selection of guns, ammunition, hunting and fishing gear.
California's largest independent firearms and outdoor sporting goods retailer. Wide selection of guns, ammunition, hunting and fishing gear.
California's largest independent firearms and outdoor sporting goods retailer. Wide selection of guns, ammunition, hunting and fishing gear.
California's largest independent firearms and outdoor sporting goods retailer. Wide selection of guns, ammunition, hunting and fishing gear.
California's largest independent firearms and outdoor sporting goods retailer. Wide selection of guns, ammunition, hunting and fishing gear.
California's largest independent firearms and outdoor sporting goods retailer. Wide selection of guns, ammunition, hunting and fishing gear.
To purchase a firearm in California, you need: a valid California ID or driver's license, a Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC), proof of residency, and you must pass a background check. There is a mandatory 10-day waiting period for all firearm purchases. You must be 21 to purchase a handgun or semi-automatic rifle.
An FFL (Federal Firearms License) transfer is required when purchasing a firearm online or from an out-of-state seller. The gun must be shipped to a licensed dealer who processes the transfer, conducts the background check, and ensures California compliance. Transfer fees typically range from $25-75.
Yes, AR-15 style rifles are legal in California when configured to comply with state assault weapon laws. This typically means having a "featureless" build (no pistol grip, thumbhole stock, or folding stock) or using a fixed magazine. Licensed dealers sell California-compliant models.
Last verified: January 11, 2025