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

Transfers and selling in El Cajon

FFL transfers: 3 dealers in El Cajon have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 5 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 El Cajon →
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 · 11 mi
Chula Vista12 dealers · 13 mi
Temecula13 dealers · 49 mi
Murrieta13 dealers · 54 mi
Laguna Niguel9 dealers · 66 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 El Cajon: common questions

How many gun stores are in El Cajon, CA?

El Cajon has 8 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 6 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in El Cajon?

Yes. 3 dealers in El Cajon have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 5 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 El Cajon have gun stores with a shooting range?

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

What larger cities near El Cajon have more gun stores?

San Diego (24 dealers, about 11 miles away) and Chula Vista (12), Temecula (13) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.