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

Transfers and selling in Poway

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Poway 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

Santee7 dealers · 7 mi
El Cajon8 dealers · 10 mi
San Diego24 dealers · 12 mi
San Marcos8 dealers · 16 mi
Chula Vista12 dealers · 22 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 Poway: common questions

How many gun stores are in Poway, CA?

Poway has 6 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 2 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Poway 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.

Does Poway have gun stores with a shooting range?

2 licensed dealers in Poway operate a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Poway have more gun stores?

Santee (7 dealers, about 7 miles away) and El Cajon (8), San Diego (24) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.