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

Transfers and selling in Lake Forest

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Lake Forest have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 11 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 Lake Forest →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Orange19 dealers · 14 mi
Corona21 dealers · 18 mi
Anaheim20 dealers · 18 mi
Huntington Beach32 dealers · 19 mi
Riverside34 dealers · 26 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 Lake Forest: common questions

How many gun stores are in Lake Forest, CA?

Lake Forest has 13 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 6 Type 01 retail dealers, 7 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Lake Forest?

Yes. 2 dealers in Lake Forest have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 11 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 Lake Forest have gun stores with a shooting range?

3 licensed dealers in Lake Forest operate a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Lake Forest have more gun stores?

Orange (19 dealers, about 14 miles away) and Corona (21), Anaheim (20) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.