Top 10 gun stores in Columbus
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play.
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1Smoke & Barrel Gun Club
333 Norton Rd, Columbus, OH 43228-1730
tuesday - friday 12pm - 7pm saturday 12pm - 6
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2Precision Zero
2945 E Williams Rd, Columbus, OH 43207-3570
mon-fri 8am-5pm or by appointment, please cal
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3Combo Sports Distribution
1175 Williams Rd, Columbus, OH 43207-5166
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4Gun Mafia
2408 Advanced Business Center Dr, Columbus, OH 43228-9041
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5Silver Bullet Firearms
1212 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43223-1351
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6Alpha Star Tactical
6287 Busch Blvd, Columbus, OH 43229-1801
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7Build A Gun
2700 Billingsley Rd, Columbus, OH 43235
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8Ohio Concealed Carry Institute
4770 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43214
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9Excalibur Outdoors Columbus Llc
4110 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43214-2850
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10Ace Lock & Safe Service
295 E Jenkins Ave, Columbus, OH 43207-1232
Of the 12 gun stores listed in Columbus, 11 give a phone number, 2 publish opening hours and 3 have a website.
All 2 other gun stores in Columbus
Same order: the most complete listings first.
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Boom Boom Tactical
999 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43214-1981
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Gun Envy
4110 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43214-2850
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Ohio statewide, by feature
- FFL Transfer Dealers in Ohio80
- Class 3 / NFA Dealers in Ohio76
- Gunsmiths in Ohio63
- Used Gun Stores in Ohio43
- Gun Stores with Reloading Supplies in Ohio33
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Good to know about gun stores in Columbus
How many gun stores are there in Columbus?
We list 12 gun stores in Columbus with addresses, and 11 of them with a phone number.
What's the surest way to check hours in Columbus?
Call ahead — 11 of the 12 gun stores here list a number. Hours at independent gun stores shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.
Where to get fingerprints done near me?
Fingerprinting for carry permits or background checks is usually offered by local police departments, sheriff offices, and select licensed gun stores. In Columbus, Ohio, there are 12 registered gun locations (11 with direct phone numbers) where you can inquire about local fingerprinting services.
How to get rust off a gun?
To clear light surface rust, apply gun oil or CLP and scrub gently with 0000-grade steel wool or a brass brush before wiping clean. Take care not to strip the underlying bluing or metal finish. For deep corrosion or rare firearms, contact professional gunsmiths among the 12 licensed gun stores in Columbus, Ohio.
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