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

Transfers and selling in Palm Desert

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Palm Desert have confirmed they accept 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. See transfer dealers in Palm Desert →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Temecula13 dealers · 49 mi
Murrieta13 dealers · 51 mi
Moreno Valley14 dealers · 53 mi
Riverside34 dealers · 63 mi
San Bernardino9 dealers · 64 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 Palm Desert: common questions

How many gun stores are in Palm Desert, CA?

Palm Desert has 5 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 3 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Palm Desert?

Yes. 2 dealers in Palm Desert have confirmed they accept 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 Palm Desert have more gun stores?

Temecula (13 dealers, about 49 miles away) and Murrieta (13), Moreno Valley (14) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.