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

Transfers and selling in Novato

FFL transfers: 5 licensed dealers in Novato 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 Novato →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Petaluma11 dealers · 13 mi
Napa10 dealers · 21 mi
Santa Rosa8 dealers · 28 mi
Newark6 dealers · 47 mi
Livermore11 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 Novato: common questions

How many gun stores are in Novato, CA?

Novato 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 Novato?

Possibly. 5 licensed dealers in Novato 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 Novato have more gun stores?

Petaluma (11 dealers, about 13 miles away) and Napa (10), Santa Rosa (8) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.