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

Transfers and selling in Vista

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Vista has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 3 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.
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

San Marcos8 dealers · 4 mi
Poway6 dealers · 20 mi
Temecula13 dealers · 23 mi
San Diego24 dealers · 26 mi
Murrieta13 dealers · 26 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 Vista: common questions

How many gun stores are in Vista, CA?

Vista has 5 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 2 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Vista has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 3 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 Vista have more gun stores?

San Marcos (8 dealers, about 4 miles away) and Poway (6), Temecula (13) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.