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

Transfers and selling in Madison

FFL transfers: 7 licensed dealers in Madison 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 Madison →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Painesville11 dealers · 10 mi
Chardon14 dealers · 15 mi
Ashtabula14 dealers · 15 mi
Mentor12 dealers · 16 mi
Cortland12 dealers · 36 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 Madison: common questions

How many gun stores are in Madison, OH?

Madison has 8 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 5 Type 01 retail dealers, 3 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Possibly. 7 licensed dealers in Madison 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.

What larger cities near Madison have more gun stores?

Painesville (11 dealers, about 10 miles away) and Chardon (14), Ashtabula (14) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.