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

Transfers and selling in Sonora

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Sonora have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 9 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 Sonora →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Modesto17 dealers · 43 mi
Stockton14 dealers · 53 mi
Sacramento19 dealers · 71 mi
Fresno22 dealers · 87 mi
Clovis19 dealers · 88 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 Sonora: common questions

How many gun stores are in Sonora, CA?

Sonora has 11 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 11 Type 01 retail dealers, 0 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Sonora have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 9 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 Sonora have more gun stores?

Modesto (17 dealers, about 43 miles away) and Stockton (14), Sacramento (19) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.