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

Transfers and selling in Kettering

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Kettering have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 2 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.
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Beavercreek8 dealers · 4 mi
Dayton49 dealers · 5 mi
Centerville7 dealers · 5 mi
Fairborn6 dealers · 10 mi
Huber Heights5 dealers · 11 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 Kettering: common questions

How many gun stores are in Kettering, OH?

Kettering has 4 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 3 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Kettering have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 2 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.

What larger cities near Kettering have more gun stores?

Beavercreek (8 dealers, about 4 miles away) and Dayton (49), Centerville (7) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.