Eastbay Firearms Livermore

East Bay Firearms operates as a licensed, full-service firearm retailer at 4173 1st Street in Livermore, CA 94551—right near Pleasanton. They're open 7 days a week (10AM-5PM) and handle everything from walk-in sales to online transfer processing.

Firearms in Stock - Major brands: Glock, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Springfield, Kimber, and more - Authorized Aero Precision dealer - Handguns, rifles, shotguns - Constantly updating inventory

Ammunition Selection

Their ammo inventory changes based on availability, but typically includes:

Ask about bulk option availability for larger purchases.

• •Firearms sales to first-time buyers and experienced shooters
• •Ammo sales with constantly updated inventory
• •Online firearm transfers – 7 days a week (private party transfers Thursdays only)
• •Gunsmithing – full-service shop capabilities
• •Accessories – complete selection available

You can order from online retailers and have them shipped to East Bay Firearms for processing:

1. Find your firearm on an online site 2. Verify California compliance 3. Select East Bay Firearms as your receiving FFL 4. Call (925) 395-2075 before checkout to notify them of incoming shipment 5. When it arrives, they'll contact you to schedule the transfer appointment

Transfer Fees: - Firearms: $100 - Ammo: 10% of subtotal - Background check (DROS): $37.19 - East Bay Firearms collects CA state taxes if the online seller didn't

This is where having an expert matters. California law is detailed, and mistakes get expensive.

What You Need to Bring: - Valid (non-expired) CA Driver License or CA ID card—hard copy only (no pictures or electronic copies) - Proof of residence (if buying a handgun OR your address isn't current on your ID) - Firearms Safety Certificate (FSC) – or valid exemption - For non-U.S. citizens: proof of legal status with Alien Registration Number or I-94

The 10-Day Waiting Period

After East Bay Firearms submits your DROS (Dealer's Record of Sale), you must wait 240 hours (10 days) before pickup. The clock starts when they submit—not when you complete the paperwork. Example: Purchase on the 4th at 2:00 PM = earliest pickup the 14th at 2:00 PM.

• •Important: Background checks expire after 30 days. If you don't pick up within 30 days, you'll restart the entire process and pay for another background check.

Firearms Safety Certificate (FSC) - Required for all firearm purchases (unless you have a valid exemption) - 30-question test - $25 fee - Takes about 20 minutes at the store - East Bay Firearms administers the test in-house

Proof of Residence Details

If your current address IS on your driver license or ID, acceptable documents include: - DMV Disabled Placard - DMV Registration - Utility bills (electric, gas, cable) from last 60 days - Hunting or fishing licenses - Signed, notarized lease/rental agreement - CCW permit - C&R Federal Firearms License

If your address is NOT on your ID, you need a government-issued document with your name and current address: - DMV Disabled Placard - DMV Registration - Valid CCW permit - Valid C&R FFL - Hunting or fishing license

• •What doesn't work: Bank statements, pay stubs, car insurance, voter registration, brown cards, cell phone bills, IRS correspondence—none of these are acceptable.

California Certified Lock Requirement

All firearms sold in California must include a certified lock. If the firearm doesn't come with one, East Bay Firearms is required to provide it at additional cost.

Open 7 Days a Week: 10AM-5PM

• •Private party transfers available Thursdays only

📍 4173 1st Street, Livermore, CA 94551

They handle both in-store firearms purchases and online transfer processing throughout the week, making it one of the most accessible options in the East Bay for California's complex firearm regulations.