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

Transfers and selling in Santa Clara

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Santa Clara has confirmed it accepts 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 Santa Clara →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

San Jose14 dealers · 6 mi
Livermore11 dealers · 26 mi
Tracy11 dealers · 38 mi
Salinas13 dealers · 49 mi
Modesto17 dealers · 57 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 Santa Clara: common questions

How many gun stores are in Santa Clara, CA?

Santa Clara has 9 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 6 Type 01 retail dealers, 3 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Santa Clara?

Yes. 1 dealer in Santa Clara has confirmed it accepts 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.

Does Santa Clara have gun stores with a shooting range?

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

What larger cities near Santa Clara have more gun stores?

San Jose (14 dealers, about 6 miles away) and Livermore (11), Tracy (11) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.