Serving Orange County since 2018
Get Unwanted Guns Out of Your Home – Safely, Legally and at No Cost.
Have guns you no longer want in your home? California Gun Services provides personal help with safe, legal gun disposal and removal services. Based in Orange County, we offer free in-home pickup of unwanted firearms and ammunition for residents throughout the county. We take the time to understand your concerns, answer your questions, and guide you through the process with patience and care.
Not familiar with guns? Please do not attempt to handle or transport them yourself. We will come to you, unload all firearms and safely remove them from your home.
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Licensed and insured California firearms dealer and FFL holder with general liability insurance.
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Personal help at your home Safety inspection, unloading, and pickup at your home. No need to transport firearms yourself.
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Documented legal acquisition Acquisition paperwork handled, with a written receipt for firearms we acquire.
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Patient, thoughtful guidance Jeff answers your questions and explains recommendations based on your firearms, situation, and goals.
A straightforward process
How Our Gun Disposal Service Works
One call starts the process. We’ll explain what happens next.
Contact Us
Tell us a little about your situation, your city and what you need removed. It’s okay if you don’t know the firearm types or their condition.
Schedule a Pickup
In Orange County, same-day or next-day pickup is available in most cases. We'll arrange a convenient time and confirm the documents to have ready.
We Handle the Details
A certified firearm safety instructor arrives at your location, unloads the firearms, and inspects their condition. If any may have value, we’ll let you know so you can consider your options before disposal.
We Remove the Firearms
CGS handles removal and transport. If you arrange destruction, we’ll email proof once it’s complete.
Local help · At your home
Serving Southern California
Based in Orange, CGS provides on-site help throughout Orange County and Los Angeles County, with service in surrounding counties.
Tell us your city when you call so we can confirm availability and scheduling.
How to Dispose of a Gun Legally
In California, arrange a lawful transfer through a licensed firearms dealer or contact local law enforcement about surrender. The right option depends on the firearm and your circumstances. Don’t throw guns in the trash or leave them somewhere for another person to find.
Gun Disposal Questions
A few things to know before arranging your pickup.
Can you throw a gun away?
No, do not put a firearm in the trash. Someone could find it, and a loaded gun or ammunition could injure someone during trash collection or processing.
Leaving a gun where someone else can get it can also create legal problems. California law provides criminal penalties for unsafe firearm storage in certain situations involving children or people prohibited from possessing guns. Your responsibility depends on the circumstances—not simply whether a gun was once yours. See the California DOJ’s firearm storage guidance .
Local rules may be more specific. In the City of Los Angeles, improper disposal of firearms or ammunition—including putting them in a public trash receptacle—is a misdemeanor. See Los Angeles Municipal Code § 55.12.1 .
Solution: Contact local law enforcement for surrender instructions, or call California Gun Services at (714) 639-9608 to arrange an in-home pickup. Pickup is free in Orange County. We handle unloading, acquisition paperwork, and safe removal, and provide a receipt for the firearms we acquire.
Is firearm pickup really free?
Yes. We offer free pickup and removal of unwanted firearms from your home in Orange County. Tell us your location and what you need removed so we can confirm the arrangements.
Permanent destruction and other requested services may have separate charges. We’ll discuss those with you before you decide.
Do I need to transport the firearms?
No. We come to you and handle unloading and removal. Do not handle, unload, or transport firearms you’re unfamiliar with. Leave them in place and tell us where they are when you call.
Will my firearms be destroyed?
Pickup does not automatically mean destruction. If you want the firearms permanently destroyed, tell us before pickup. We’ll explain the process, confirm any charges, and email proof once destruction is complete.
If you’re unsure, we’ll inspect the firearms and discuss your options before you decide.
Do you take ammunition too?
Yes. Tell us about any unwanted ammunition when you call, including anything that looks damaged or deteriorated. You don’t need to sort it or handle unfamiliar ammunition before we arrive. We’ll confirm pickup arrangements with you.
What if I don’t know what I have?
That’s okay—you don’t need to identify the guns before calling us. Tell us what you know without handling them. A certified firearm safety instructor will unload and inspect them during your appointment.
If you’re unsure who owns them or don’t have paperwork, mention that when you call. We’ll discuss what’s needed for your situation before arranging removal.
How soon can you pick them up?
In Orange County, same-day or next-day pickup is available in most cases. Call with your city and preferred timing so we can confirm an appointment.
If removal is urgent, tell us when you call. We prioritize safety concerns, including situations where children or someone prohibited from possessing firearms may have access. If anyone is in immediate danger, call 911.
Ready to Arrange Pickup?
Call Jeff or contact us online through our contact form.
We’ll confirm the details and help you take the next step.
