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FFL Dealers in Bakersfield, CA

53 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Bakersfield, California · Page 1 of 3. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Bakersfield at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
34
Pawnbroker in Firearms
1
Manufacturer of Firearms
13
Importer of Firearms
3
Manufacturer of Destructive Devices
1
Importer of Destructive Devices
1
SOT / NFA dealers
3
With a shooting range
4
Open on weekends
3
Google rating, 4 rated dealers
4.9 ★

Counts come from the current ATF Federal Firearms Licensee list for Bakersfield, California; ratings, hours and range information come from each business's public listing where available.

Transfers and selling in Bakersfield

  • FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Bakersfield have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 49 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. See transfer dealers in Bakersfield →
  • Selling or pawning: 1 licensed pawnbroker can buy or pawn a firearm.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

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Buying a gun in California

  • Waiting period: 10 days — all firearms.
  • Point-of-contact state: the dealer runs your background check through the state system rather than NICS directly.
  • Magazine capacity limit: 10 rounds.
State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in Bakersfield: common questions

How many gun stores are in Bakersfield, CA?

Bakersfield has 53 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 34 Type 01 retail dealers, 13 Type 07 manufacturers and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker, including 3 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Bakersfield?

Yes. 2 dealers in Bakersfield have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 49 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. The receiving dealer completes the Form 4473 and background check before you take possession.

Where can I sell or pawn a gun in Bakersfield?

1 licensed firearms pawnbroker (ATF Type 02) in Bakersfield can legally buy or pawn a firearm. Bring a government-issued photo ID; the pawnbroker logs the firearm into their federally required records.

Does Bakersfield have gun stores with a shooting range?

4 licensed dealers in Bakersfield operate a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Bakersfield have more gun stores?

Tehachapi (11 dealers, about 37 miles away) and Tulare (10), Visalia (14) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.