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

Transfers and selling in Tehachapi

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Tehachapi has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 10 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 Tehachapi →
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 · 37 mi
Ridgecrest13 dealers · 58 mi
Simi Valley26 dealers · 60 mi
Burbank12 dealers · 66 mi
Los Angeles22 dealers · 74 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 Tehachapi: common questions

How many gun stores are in Tehachapi, CA?

Tehachapi has 11 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 8 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Tehachapi has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 10 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 Tehachapi have more gun stores?

Bakersfield (53 dealers, about 37 miles away) and Ridgecrest (13), Simi Valley (26) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.