Find an FFL / California / San Mateo
FFL Dealers in San Mateo, CA
2 licensed FFL dealers in San Mateo. When you buy a firearm online, it ships to one of these FFLs, where you complete your background check and transfer. Contact one to confirm they accept transfers and ask about their fee.
ALFA PAWN
2324 / 2328 S EL CAMINO REAL, SAN MATEO CA 94403
☎ 6502127296 · FFL #9-94-081-02-8H-01023
IN-SIGHT SALES
217 S NORFOLK ST, SAN MATEO CA 94401
☎ 6507593667 · FFL #9-94-081-01-6M-34213
FFL transfers in San Mateo, CA — FAQ
How does an FFL transfer work in San Mateo?
When you buy a firearm online, the seller ships it to a licensed FFL dealer in San Mateo — not to your home. You go to that FFL, fill out ATF Form 4473, pass a NICS background check, and take possession. The dealer logs the transfer in their records.
What does an FFL charge for a transfer?
Transfer fees are set by each dealer and typically run $25–$50 per firearm. Confirm the fee and that the dealer accepts transfers before you buy. FFLs marked “Accepts transfers” on ArmoryMarketplace list their fee up front.
Can I buy a gun online and pick it up in San Mateo?
Yes. Buy from any dealer on ArmoryMarketplace, choose a San Mateo-area FFL as your receiving dealer at checkout, and pick it up there once your background check clears.
Do all of these FFLs accept transfers?
Most do, but it isn’t required — some only sell their own inventory. Always call ahead to confirm the FFL accepts incoming transfers and ask about their fee.
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