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FFL Dealers in Columbus, OH

73 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Columbus, Ohio · Page 1 of 4. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Columbus at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
31
Pawnbroker in Firearms
28
Manufacturer of Firearms
10
Importer of Firearms
3
Dealer in Destructive Devices
1
SOT / NFA dealers
2
With a shooting range
3
Open on weekends
6
Google rating, 6 rated dealers
4.5 ★

Counts come from the current ATF Federal Firearms Licensee list for Columbus, Ohio; ratings, hours and range information come from each business's public listing where available.

Transfers and selling in Columbus

  • FFL transfers: 5 dealers in Columbus have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 67 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. See transfer dealers in Columbus →
  • Selling or pawning: 28 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Columbus →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

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Buying a gun in Ohio

Ohio follows the federal baseline: a licensed dealer runs the NICS background check on ATF Form 4473 and there is no state waiting period or purchase permit for most buyers.

State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in Columbus: common questions

How many gun stores are in Columbus, OH?

Columbus has 73 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 31 Type 01 retail dealers, 10 Type 07 manufacturers and 28 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 2 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Columbus?

Yes. 5 dealers in Columbus have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 67 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. The receiving dealer completes the Form 4473 and background check before you take possession.

Where can I sell or pawn a gun in Columbus?

28 licensed firearms pawnbrokers (ATF Type 02) in Columbus can legally buy or pawn a firearm. Bring a government-issued photo ID; the pawnbroker logs the firearm into their federally required records.

Does Columbus have gun stores with a shooting range?

3 licensed dealers in Columbus operate a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Columbus have more gun stores?

Grove City (7 dealers, about 9 miles away) and Hilliard (8), Westerville (7) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.