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

Transfers and selling in Mentor

FFL transfers: 12 licensed dealers in Mentor 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 Mentor →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Chardon14 dealers · 9 mi
Cleveland17 dealers · 22 mi
Ashtabula14 dealers · 31 mi
Warren19 dealers · 41 mi
Akron26 dealers · 44 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 Mentor: common questions

How many gun stores are in Mentor, OH?

Mentor has 12 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 8 Type 01 retail dealers, 4 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Possibly. 12 licensed dealers in Mentor 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 Mentor have more gun stores?

Chardon (14 dealers, about 9 miles away) and Cleveland (17), Ashtabula (14) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.