
Express Gun Locker has spent over 10 years serving the high desert's firearm needs in Hesperia, California. They stock optics, ammunition, knives, and complete firearms—and they've built their reputation on staying flexible as California laws change. The shop stocks name-brand optics and sighting sy...
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Express Gun Locker has spent over 10 years serving the high desert's firearm needs in Hesperia, California. They stock optics, ammunition, knives, and complete firearms—and they've built their reputation on staying flexible as California laws change.
The shop stocks name-brand optics and sighting systems:
| Brand | Notable Products |
|---|---|
| Sig Sauer | Romeo4T, Romeo4H, Romeo1PRO, Romeo-X series red dots |
| Vortex | Razor HD Gen II-E, Spitfire AR Prism, StrikeFire II, Diamondback HD, Razor HD rangefinders |
| Holosun | Full selection (see online inventory) |
| Nightforce | Tactical scopes (in stock) |
| Trijicon | Available |
They also carry rangefinders (including Sig Sauer Buckmasters 1500), ammo, knives, and gun parts. Over 122 products are currently available online.
If you ship ammo to Express Gun Locker: - Handling fee: $15 - Storage: 3 days free; after that, $5 per 50 lbs daily - Late pickup fee: $5 per 50 lbs per day - Must-haves: Copy of driver's license (must match order name), background check required - Pickup deadline: 30 days or ammo is forfeited and sold (no exceptions, no reimbursement)
Important: California background check laws apply. If you don't pass, ammo is not shipped back. This is a final sale risk when using their ammo shipment service.
Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) - Cost: $25 - Written test: 30 questions, 23 correct to pass - Valid: 5 years - Testing available during store hours
Private Party Transfer (PPT) - Fee: $10 per transfer + $37.19 DROS - Property held for 90 days; after that, forfeited
Out-of-State Firearm Transfer - Fee: $75 transfer + $37.19 DROS + California sales tax - Handguns must be on DOJ-approved roster - Long guns must be California-legal - All transfers via FFL-to-FFL with proper CFLC# from DOJ - Non-compliant firearms: $100 return fee + shipping
Firearm Shipping (Out of State) - Cost: $50 + actual shipping and insurance - Must ship to licensed FFL only
Express Gun Locker publishes detailed requirements for firearms purchases:
Age Requirements: 21+ for handguns, lower receivers, and pistol-grip shotguns; 21+ for rifles/shotguns (with hunting license exemptions for non-semi-auto long guns and LE/Military exemptions)
10-Day Waiting Period - Calculated as ten consecutive 24-hour periods from DROS initiation - Must pick up within 30 days of initial background check - Some exemptions apply for peace officers
Background Checks - Handguns: Always required - Ammunition (as of July 1, 2019): Background check required ($1 instant or $19 standard) - "Undetermined" status: Shop issues refund and recommends contacting CA DOJ
Safe Handling Demonstration (SHD) - Required at time of DROS - Demonstrate checking firearm is empty, unlocking, loading dummy round, unloading, relocking - Some buyers exempted—ask staff
Proof of Residency (Handguns Only) - CA Driver's License or ID plus one state document: - Utility bills (electric, gas, water, trash, cable, propane—within 90 days) - Property deed - Notarized rental agreement - Guard card or firearm permit - Non-cell phone bill (within 90 days) - Signed hunting or fishing license
Different Address on License? - Must provide additional government ID (vehicle registration, property tax bill, W-2, federal tax forms, passport, etc.) showing current residence
Gun Locks Required - California law: All firearms sold must include trigger lock, cable lock, qualifying cabinet/lockbox, or safe - Federal law (for handguns): Trigger lock required, safe affidavits no longer acceptable - Exception: If firearm comes with CA-approved lock, no additional purchase needed
One-Handgun-Per-Month Rule - No more than one handgun transferred in any 30-day period - Exception: Private Party Transfers (PPT) and consignment purchases exempt - Starting July 1, 2021: Most buyers restricted to one handgun OR one semi-auto centerfire rifle per 30 days
Handgun Roster Restrictions - Only handguns deemed "not unsafe" may be sold - Since July 2013: Must include microstamping (currently, no new models qualify) - Magazine disconnect safeties and loaded chamber indicators required
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday–Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–4pm |
| Sunday–Monday | Closed |
Address: 11873 Hesperia Rd, Hesperia, CA 92345 Phone: (760) 947-7200 Email: [email protected]
Returns: - Ammunition: Final sale—no returns, exchanges, or refunds under any circumstances - Non-ammo items: 30 days, unused, original packaging, proof of purchase - Damaged or incorrect items: Contact within 7 days; replacement or refund offered - Return shipping: Customer responsibility (unless item damaged/incorrect)
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