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

Transfers and selling in Costa Mesa

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Costa Mesa have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 6 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 Costa Mesa →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Santa Ana13 dealers · 5 mi
Huntington Beach32 dealers · 6 mi
Irvine12 dealers · 9 mi
Orange19 dealers · 10 mi
Anaheim20 dealers · 12 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 Costa Mesa: common questions

How many gun stores are in Costa Mesa, CA?

Costa Mesa has 9 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 4 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Costa Mesa?

Yes. 2 dealers in Costa Mesa have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 6 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.

Does Costa Mesa have gun stores with a shooting range?

2 licensed dealers in Costa Mesa operate a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Costa Mesa have more gun stores?

Santa Ana (13 dealers, about 5 miles away) and Huntington Beach (32), Irvine (12) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.