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

Transfers and selling in Taft

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Taft have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 1 other licensed dealer holds a licence type that can receive one but has not posted a transfer policy. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee.
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Bakersfield53 dealers · 27 mi
Santa Barbara5 dealers · 51 mi
Goleta15 dealers · 54 mi
Tehachapi11 dealers · 54 mi
Santa Maria11 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 Taft: common questions

How many gun stores are in Taft, CA?

Taft has 3 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 2 Type 01 retail dealers, 0 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Taft have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 1 other licensed dealer holds a licence type that can receive one but has 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 Taft have more gun stores?

Bakersfield (53 dealers, about 27 miles away) and Santa Barbara (5), Goleta (15) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.