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

Transfers and selling in Ridgecrest

FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Ridgecrest have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 10 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 Ridgecrest →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Bakersfield53 dealers · 81 mi
Visalia14 dealers · 104 mi
Simi Valley26 dealers · 111 mi
Los Angeles22 dealers · 114 mi
Riverside34 dealers · 118 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 Ridgecrest: common questions

How many gun stores are in Ridgecrest, CA?

Ridgecrest has 13 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 8 Type 01 retail dealers, 5 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 3 dealers in Ridgecrest have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 10 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 Ridgecrest have more gun stores?

Bakersfield (53 dealers, about 81 miles away) and Visalia (14), Simi Valley (26) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.