Century Arms was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida. The company is one of the largest importers of firearms and ammunition in the United States. Century Arms is the exclusive U.S. importer of Canik pistols from Turkey, which have gained a strong following for their quality and value.
Looking for a Century Arms Inc handgun you can legally buy in California? CaliRoster tracks every Century Arms Inc model currently approved on the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Certified Handguns Roster. There are currently 9 Century Arms Inc models approved for retail sale through licensed California FFL dealers.
Century Arms Inc offers 1 caliber on the California roster, with 9mm being the most common (9 models). MSRP is $449.
Yes — any Century Arms Inc model listed above with "On Roster" status can be purchased new from a licensed California FFL dealer. You'll need a valid Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC), must pass a background check, and complete the mandatory 10-day waiting period. All California handgun purchases must go through a licensed dealer, even private party transfers.
Models marked "Expiring" are still available but may be removed from the roster soon. Models marked "Removed" can no longer be purchased new at retail, but may be available through private party transfers (PPT), law enforcement exemptions, or intrafamilial transfers.