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

Transfers and selling in Ripon

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Ripon has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 4 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 Ripon →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Manteca7 dealers · 6 mi
Modesto17 dealers · 9 mi
Oakdale9 dealers · 16 mi
Tracy11 dealers · 17 mi
Stockton14 dealers · 20 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 Ripon: common questions

How many gun stores are in Ripon, CA?

Ripon has 5 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Ripon has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 4 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 Ripon have more gun stores?

Manteca (7 dealers, about 6 miles away) and Modesto (17), Oakdale (9) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.