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

Transfers and selling in Petaluma

FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Petaluma have confirmed they accept 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 Petaluma →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Sacramento19 dealers · 72 mi
Stockton14 dealers · 75 mi
San Jose14 dealers · 77 mi
Modesto17 dealers · 99 mi
Chico12 dealers · 112 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 Petaluma: common questions

How many gun stores are in Petaluma, CA?

Petaluma has 11 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 7 Type 01 retail dealers, 4 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 3 dealers in Petaluma have confirmed they accept 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 Petaluma have more gun stores?

Sacramento (19 dealers, about 72 miles away) and Stockton (14), San Jose (14) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.