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

Transfers and selling in Long Beach

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Long Beach has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 1 other licensed dealer holds a licence type that can receive one but has not posted a transfer policy. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee.
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Huntington Beach32 dealers · 10 mi
Torrance13 dealers · 10 mi
Garden Grove7 dealers · 11 mi
Fountain Valley8 dealers · 14 mi
Fullerton8 dealers · 14 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 Long Beach: common questions

How many gun stores are in Long Beach, CA?

Long Beach has 3 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 1 Type 01 retail dealer, 0 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Long Beach?

Yes. 1 dealer in Long Beach has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 1 other licensed dealer holds a licence type that can receive one but has 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 Long Beach have more gun stores?

Huntington Beach (32 dealers, about 10 miles away) and Torrance (13), Garden Grove (7) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.