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

Transfers and selling in Irvine

FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Irvine have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 7 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 Irvine →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Lake Forest13 dealers · 4 mi
Santa Ana13 dealers · 8 mi
Orange19 dealers · 10 mi
Anaheim20 dealers · 14 mi
Huntington Beach32 dealers · 15 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 Irvine: common questions

How many gun stores are in Irvine, CA?

Irvine has 12 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 2 Type 01 retail dealers, 6 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 3 dealers in Irvine have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 7 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 Irvine have gun stores with a shooting range?

1 licensed dealer in Irvine operates a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Irvine have more gun stores?

Lake Forest (13 dealers, about 4 miles away) and Santa Ana (13), Orange (19) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.