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

Transfers and selling in Oakdale

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Oakdale has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 8 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 Oakdale →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Modesto17 dealers · 11 mi
Stockton14 dealers · 30 mi
Sonora11 dealers · 32 mi
Tracy11 dealers · 33 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 Oakdale: common questions

How many gun stores are in Oakdale, CA?

Oakdale has 9 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 7 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Oakdale has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 8 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 Oakdale have more gun stores?

Modesto (17 dealers, about 11 miles away) and Stockton (14), Sonora (11) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.