How to Buy a Gun in Ohio: Requirements and Process
Buy a handgun, rifle, or shotgun in Ohio without a permit to purchase, plus the eligibility rules and steps for buying from a federally licensed dealer. In the state of Ohio, you can purchase rifles, handguns, and shotguns from any federally-licensed firearm dealer without being required to obtain a permit to purchase. Buying the handgun is only the first step. Carrying it concealed falls under a separate set of rules, which this Ohio concealed carry laws guide walks through. To purchase a handgun, you must be 21 years of age; to purchase a rifle or shotgun, you must be 18 years of age. Verify that you meet the eligibility requirements of Ohio. In Ohio, you can purchase guns from private sellers or firearm dealers with federal licenses. When you finally visit the federally-licensed firearm dealer, bring photo ID with you (ie: driver’s license). You will fill out federal form 4473, and a NICS background check will be performed. You can take your gun or firearm home with you on the day of purchase. There is no mandatory waiting period.How to Purchase a Pistol in Ohio
Buying a Firearm from a Federally-Licensed Firearm Dealer (FFL)
Four steps to purchase a firearm
Verify that you meet the eligibility requirements of Ohio
Find a gun or firearms dealer in Ohio
Bring photo ID and complete the paperwork
Take your firearm home
Source & further reading: this overview is kept current against the CCW Hub Ohio Concealed Carry Guide — a regularly updated, statute-cited reference. Always verify current law before you carry.