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

Transfers and selling in Stockton

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Stockton have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 12 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 Stockton →
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 · 29 mi
Sacramento19 dealers · 41 mi
Fresno22 dealers · 117 mi
Clovis19 dealers · 120 mi
Redding23 dealers · 187 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 Stockton: common questions

How many gun stores are in Stockton, CA?

Stockton has 14 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 9 Type 01 retail dealers, 4 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Stockton have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 12 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 Stockton have gun stores with a shooting range?

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

What larger cities near Stockton have more gun stores?

Modesto (17 dealers, about 29 miles away) and Sacramento (19), Fresno (22) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.