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

Transfers and selling in Franklin

FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Franklin have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 8 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy; 1 store does not accept transfers. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. See transfer dealers in Franklin →
Selling or pawning: 1 licensed pawnbroker can buy or pawn a firearm.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Middletown14 dealers · 5 mi
Lebanon18 dealers · 9 mi
Dayton49 dealers · 16 mi
Xenia16 dealers · 22 mi
Hamilton14 dealers · 23 mi

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 Franklin: common questions

How many gun stores are in Franklin, OH?

Franklin has 12 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 5 Type 01 retail dealers, 6 Type 07 manufacturers and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker, including 2 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 3 dealers in Franklin have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 8 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy; 1 store does not accept transfers. 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 Franklin?

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

What larger cities near Franklin have more gun stores?

Middletown (14 dealers, about 5 miles away) and Lebanon (18), Dayton (49) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.