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

Transfers and selling in Nipomo

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Nipomo has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 3 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.
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Santa Maria11 dealers · 10 mi
San Luis Obispo8 dealers · 17 mi
Atascadero7 dealers · 31 mi
Paso Robles9 dealers · 43 mi
Goleta15 dealers · 57 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 Nipomo: common questions

How many gun stores are in Nipomo, CA?

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

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Nipomo has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 3 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 Nipomo have more gun stores?

Santa Maria (11 dealers, about 10 miles away) and San Luis Obispo (8), Atascadero (7) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.