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

Transfers and selling in Madera

FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Madera 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 Madera →
Selling or pawning: 1 licensed pawnbroker can buy or pawn a firearm.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Fresno22 dealers · 13 mi
Clovis19 dealers · 17 mi
Visalia14 dealers · 55 mi
Tulare10 dealers · 62 mi
Sonora11 dealers · 75 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 Madera: common questions

How many gun stores are in Madera, CA?

Madera has 8 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 5 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker.

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

Yes. 3 dealers in Madera 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.

Where can I sell or pawn a gun in Madera?

1 licensed firearms pawnbroker (ATF Type 02) in Madera can legally buy or pawn a firearm. Bring a government-issued photo ID; the pawnbroker logs the firearm into their federally required records.

What larger cities near Madera have more gun stores?

Fresno (22 dealers, about 13 miles away) and Clovis (19), Visalia (14) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.