Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Franklin County. Columbus spans central Ohio along the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, with a thriving metro driven by state government, Ohio State University, and logistics. Firearms ship to FFL dealers across Franklin County and its surrounding suburbs.
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Ohio law allows.
Ohio does not require a purchase permit, waiting period, or registration for firearms. Dealers conduct the federal background check. State law prohibits selling handguns to anyone under 21 and all firearms to anyone under 18, except for certain young law enforcement or military members with specific training. Buyers need a current photo ID, must complete ATF Form 4473, and the dealer finalizes the transfer after the background check clears. Online orders ship to the Ohio FFL dealer you select.
Dealers in these communities all work for Columbus-area buyers:
Ohio allows permitless concealed carry for qualifying adults 21 and older since June 13, 2022. The optional concealed handgun license is issued by county sheriffs, typically where you reside or in an adjoining county, and requires eight hours of training, including live fire and a written test. The license is valid for five years and aids in travel to other states. Ohio also mandates notifying a law enforcement officer if asked about carrying, so review the Attorney General's manual before carrying.
Ohio's deer gun season runs November 30 to December 6, 2026, with an additional weekend December 19 and 20, followed by muzzleloader season January 2 to 5, 2027. Archery season spans late September into early February. Legal firearms include shotguns, muzzleloaders, handguns of .357 Magnum or larger with a five-inch barrel, and rifles chambered for straight-walled cartridges from .357 to .50 caliber. Bottleneck rifle cartridges are not permitted for deer. Franklin and Hamilton counties both have a four-deer bag limit.
Franklin County has a four-deer bag limit, and gun season runs November 30 to December 6 with an additional weekend December 19 and 20. The Delaware Wildlife Area range north of the city is the closest state range.
Public hunting and shooting ranges at Delaware and Alum Creek wildlife areas north of the city make Ohio's shotgun and straight-wall rifle deer season popular here.
Public ranges on the city pages are those run or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest, chosen by distance from each city. Fees, license requirements and hours are set by the agency and change with the seasons.
Source: State wildlife agency and public-land range listings, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Dublin, Westerville, Hilliard, Columbus or anywhere in Franklin County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
No. Qualifying adults 21 and older may carry concealed without a license, though the Franklin County Sheriff still issues the optional concealed handgun license.
Only rifles chambered for straight-walled cartridges from .357 to .50 caliber, such as .350 Legend or .450 Bushmaster, are legal. Bottleneck cartridges are prohibited for deer.
Franklin and Hamilton counties are four-deer counties, subject to the statewide antlered limit. Check the current regulations for antlerless permit rules.
Indoor commercial ranges are the usual answer in a metro; the city page lists the nearest public range run by the state agency if one is within reach.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Franklin County Sheriff or a local attorney about your own situation.