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

Transfers and selling in California

FFL transfers: 4 licensed dealers in California 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

Alexandria8 dealers · 6 mi
Independence8 dealers · 13 mi
Covington12 dealers · 15 mi
Walton6 dealers · 18 mi
Florence13 dealers · 19 mi

Buying a gun in Kentucky

Kentucky follows the federal baseline: a licensed dealer runs the NICS background check on ATF Form 4473 and there is no state waiting period or purchase permit for most buyers.

State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in California: common questions

How many gun stores are in California, KY?

California has 4 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 California?

Possibly. 4 licensed dealers in California 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 California have more gun stores?

Alexandria (8 dealers, about 6 miles away) and Independence (8), Covington (12) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.