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FFL Dealers in San Diego, CA

24 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in San Diego, California. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in San Diego at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
12
Pawnbroker in Firearms
2
Manufacturer of Firearms
6
Importer of Firearms
2
Manufacturer of Destructive Devices
1
Importer of Destructive Devices
1
With a shooting range
2
Open on weekends
4
Google rating, 5 rated dealers
4.1 ★

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

Transfers and selling in San Diego

  • FFL transfers: 4 dealers in San Diego have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 18 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 San Diego →
  • Selling or pawning: 2 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in San Diego →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

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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 San Diego: common questions

How many gun stores are in San Diego, CA?

San Diego has 24 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 12 Type 01 retail dealers, 6 Type 07 manufacturers and 2 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in San Diego?

Yes. 4 dealers in San Diego have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 18 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.

Where can I sell or pawn a gun in San Diego?

2 licensed firearms pawnbrokers (ATF Type 02) in San Diego can legally buy or pawn a firearm. Bring a government-issued photo ID; the pawnbroker logs the firearm into their federally required records.

Does San Diego have gun stores with a shooting range?

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

What larger cities near San Diego have more gun stores?

Riverside (34 dealers, about 79 miles away) and Huntington Beach (32), Simi Valley (26) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.