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

Transfers and selling in Merced

FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Merced have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 2 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 Merced →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Madera8 dealers · 38 mi
Oakdale9 dealers · 38 mi
Modesto17 dealers · 38 mi
Sonora11 dealers · 47 mi
Fresno22 dealers · 50 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 Merced: common questions

How many gun stores are in Merced, CA?

Merced has 5 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 3 dealers in Merced have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 2 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.

What larger cities near Merced have more gun stores?

Madera (8 dealers, about 38 miles away) and Oakdale (9), Modesto (17) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.