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.
Southern California's trusted gun shop since 2002. Wide selection of firearms, ammunition, cleaning supplies, holsters, cases, rifle and handgun parts, and safes.
Full-service gun shop in the Inland Empire. Specializing in firearms, ammunition, and accessories with knowledgeable staff and competitive prices.
Riverside's go-to gun shop for firearms, ammunition, and accessories. Part of the trusted Ammo Bros family of stores serving Southern California.
San Diego's trusted source for firearms, ammunition, and accessories. Quality products and great prices from the Ammo Bros team.
Huntington Beach's premier firearm supplier since 2016. Offering pistol, rifle, and shotgun sales, laser engraving, gunsmithing, cerakote, and custom builds.
National outdoor sporting goods retailer with full firearms department. Over 6,000 guns available including CA-compliant firearms, plus gunsmithing services.
Full-service outdoor sporting goods store with extensive firearms department. Gunsmithing services available. Near Folsom Lake and American River.
Outdoor sporting goods store with full firearms department. Buy and sell used guns available. Scope mounting, gun cleaning, and firearm service plans offered.
Outdoor sporting goods retailer with extensive firearms selection. National gunsmithing services available. Serving the Temecula Valley area.
Full-service outdoor store with firearms department near Napa, Lake Berryessa, and the California Delta. Gunsmithing services available.
North Bay outdoor sporting goods store with full firearms department. Serving Sonoma Coast, Napa Valley, and San Francisco Bay area. Gunsmithing available.
Orange County's premiere boutique gun shop. Buy, sell, consign, and appraise new and used firearms. All brands and types from pistols to rifles to shotguns.
Burbank's largest gun store with the largest selection in Los Angeles. Full-service firearms dealer with extensive inventory of handguns, rifles, and shotguns.
Family-owned FFL dealer and manufacturer serving civilians and law enforcement. Pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, ammunition, and tactical gear.
Local privately owned mom & pop style gun shop since 1968. On-site gunsmith for repairs and restoration. Also offers jewelry and pawn services for guns.
San Diego's go-to gun store for California-compliant firearms since 2012. Specializing in semi-auto rifles and hard-to-find CA legal guns.
Custom firearms specialist offering gunsmithing, custom builds, cerakote finishes, and repairs. Appointment only - no walk-ins.
Long Beach's trusted firearms dealer offering sales, transfers, and expert advice on California-compliant firearms.
Riverside's premier firearms dealer. Full selection of handguns, rifles, and shotguns plus ammunition and accessories.
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