Sell Guns California
Published: June 25, 2024 | Updated: February 14, 2026
Sell Your Gun in California - Fast, Legal & Hassle-Free
We purchase firearms statewide from Los Angeles to San Diego — through a fully licensed, online process designed to make selling your firearm quick, simple, and compliant with California’s strict 2026 regulations.
Trusted by 40,000+ sellers · 905+ Google reviews · Over $4.85M paid out to users
We have purchased 412 firearms from sellers across California through our streamlined, fully licensed online process.
Instead of coordinating in-person dealer meetups, navigating the mandatory 10-day waiting period, or managing DOJ-required PPT paperwork, we provide a documented offer based on current market demand. We handle the California-compliant shipping, legal transfer of liability, and state-level reporting end-to-end, ensuring a clean break from your firearm without the typical retail hassle.
Recent examples of firearms we purchased from California sellers
Reviews from California Sellers
Major California metros we serve
If you can ship a package from California, you can sell directly to us.
We specialize in assessing and buying high-value collections and estates from California residents, including WWII Collectibles, Machine Guns and Pre-Ban Firearms.
Compare your options
Ways to sell a gun in California
Most sellers in California compare local shops, pawn shops, auctions and private sales. The tradeoffs usually come down to price, time and legal responsibility. Below is a quick breakdown, plus a side-by-side comparison.
Local gun shops
- • Fast in-person option
- • Offers depend on current inventory
- • You may need to visit many shops
Pawn shops
- • Very fast
- • Lowest typical offers
- • Limited firearm expertise
Auction Companies
- • Weeks to months to complete sale
- • Commissions reduce final payout
- • No guaranteed sale price
Consignment
- • Firearm remains unsold until a buyer is found
- • Commissions reduce final payout
- • Timing and final price are uncertain
Private sale
- • Must meet buyers in person
- • Highest legal compliance risk
- • Time spent listing and negotiating
WeBuyGuns.com
Licensed online buyer
- • No listings or stranger meetups
- • Free shipping & clear instructions
- • Licensed, compliant process
- • Fast payment
Dealing with an estate?
You can find additional guidance on handling firearms in an estate in our Estate Firearms Resource Center, which includes resources for executors and families.
Our process for firearm sellers in California
Our process is designed to help California sellers complete a legally compliant, documented sale with clear steps fast offer turnaround and fast payment.
- Tell us what you have
- Use our offer submission form. Share the make, model and condition, along with photos of the firearm, optics, accessories and any markings that affect value.
- Get a fast and free offer
- We review the details and provide a written offer based on the firearm, configuration and current demand, usually within 24 hours.
- Ship with clear instructions
- If you accept our offer, we provide a prepaid shipping label and clear, step-by-step instructions so your firearm is packaged and shipped correctly.
- Get paid quickly
- Once received and inspected, we issue payment using the method selected during checkout and finalize the documented transfer.
Have questions about the process, how to get started, or your specific firearms?
Call us at (317) 804-8713
Our track record
We are trusted by firearm sellers nationwide
Sell with confidence — no hassle and no hidden fees. Our streamlined process has facilitated thousands of firearms transactions nationwide, paying out over $4.85 million to users on our platform.
- Sellers on the platform
- 40,000+
- Paid out to sellers
- $4.85 Million
- We purchase firearms and ensure compliance in every state, including California
- Fast nationwide service
- All transactions are handled by firearms professionals to ensure legal compliance
- Licensed FFL with a class 3 SOT
What our most recent customers have to say
Frequently asked questions
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- Is selling my firearm to WeBuyGuns.com legal in California?
- Yes. We are a federally licensed firearms dealer located in the state of Indiana. You, the seller, are covered under our license just as you would be if you walked into our store. There are no laws preventing you from selling your firearm to us.
- Can I sell a firearm I do not have the original box or paperwork?
- Yes. In most cases we only need clear photos and accurate details so we can make a documented offer. If anything else is needed, we will tell you during the review.
- How long are offers good for?
- Offers are valid for 14 days.
- Does WeBuyGuns.com purchase multiple firearms, collections or estates?
- Absolutely! Once firearm information has been submitted, you will have the ability to submit additional firearms for review and offers. These firearms will be viewable from your user panel, which you access from your initial offer email. If you have a large number of firearms or an estate, it is best to contact us directly (to save you time).
- How do I get paid?
- We will either send you a check, or we will issue the funds via a secure ACH direct deposit. During the offer approval process, you will tell us which method of payment you prefer.
- What if I inherited firearms and don’t know much about them?
- Inherited firearms are common. You can start by sending photos or a simple list of items and we’ll help identify what you have, explain what affects value and guide you through the next steps before anything is shipped.
- I inherited a firearm in California. Do I have to register it before I can sell it?
- Not necessarily. While California law (Penal Code § 27875) generally requires heirs to report a transfer within 60 days, you can bypass this registration process by selling the firearm directly to a licensed Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) like WeBuyGuns.com. By selling to us, we document the intake through the state’s DROS system, effectively "closing the book" on that firearm’s history without you needing to file additional state paperwork or pay registration fees.
- Can I sell a handgun that isn't on the California "Handgun Roster"?
- Yes, but the process is tricky. "Off-Roster" handguns (like newer Gen 5 Glocks or Sig Sauers) cannot be sold by a dealer to a regular citizen, but they can be sold via Private Party Transfer (PPT) or to a licensed dealer. If you try to sell this privately, you have to find a buyer yourself and meet at a gun store twice. WeBuyGuns.com is licensed to purchase Off-Roster firearms directly from California residents, offering you a legal, documented way to sell premium or "unsafe" (by CA definition) handguns without the hassle of a parking lot meetup.
- Can I sell a firearm that has "Assault Weapon" features (like a pistol grip or folding stock)?
- California’s definition of "Assault Weapons" is one of the strictest in the nation (Penal Code § 30510). Selling a non-compliant firearm privately is a felony. However, many firearms that are "non-compliant" in California are perfectly legal in other states. Since WeBuyGuns.com operates nationally, we can often facilitate the legal removal of these items from California to a state where they are compliant, ensuring you stay within the law while still receiving fair market value.