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FFL Dealers in Modesto, CA

17 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Modesto, California. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Modesto at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
10
Pawnbroker in Firearms
2
Manufacturer of Firearms
5
With a shooting range
3
Open on weekends
4
Google rating, 8 rated dealers
4.3 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Modesto

  • FFL transfers: 4 dealers in Modesto have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 13 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 Modesto →
  • Selling or pawning: 2 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Modesto →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

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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 Modesto: common questions

How many gun stores are in Modesto, CA?

Modesto has 17 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 10 Type 01 retail dealers, 5 Type 07 manufacturers and 2 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 4 dealers in Modesto have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 13 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 Modesto?

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

Does Modesto have gun stores with a shooting range?

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

What larger cities near Modesto have more gun stores?

Sacramento (19 dealers, about 68 miles away) and Fresno (22), Clovis (19) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.