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

Transfers and selling in Chula Vista

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Chula Vista has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 10 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 Chula Vista →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

San Diego24 dealers · 14 mi
Temecula13 dealers · 61 mi
Murrieta13 dealers · 65 mi
Lake Forest13 dealers · 80 mi
Santa Ana13 dealers · 91 mi

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 Chula Vista: common questions

How many gun stores are in Chula Vista, CA?

Chula Vista has 12 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 8 Type 01 retail dealers, 3 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Chula Vista?

Yes. 1 dealer in Chula Vista has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 10 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.

What larger cities near Chula Vista have more gun stores?

San Diego (24 dealers, about 14 miles away) and Temecula (13), Murrieta (13) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.