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

Transfers and selling in Ventura

FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Ventura have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 6 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 Ventura →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Thousand Oaks10 dealers · 22 mi
Simi Valley26 dealers · 28 mi
Goleta15 dealers · 37 mi
San Fernando10 dealers · 45 mi
Beverly Hills10 dealers · 51 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 Ventura: common questions

How many gun stores are in Ventura, CA?

Ventura has 9 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 7 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 3 dealers in Ventura have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 6 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 Ventura have gun stores with a shooting range?

1 licensed dealer in Ventura operates a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Ventura have more gun stores?

Thousand Oaks (10 dealers, about 22 miles away) and Simi Valley (26), Goleta (15) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.