Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Ross County. Chillicothe was Ohio's first capital and sits on the Scioto River in the southern part of the state. A paper mill and a large VA medical center are major employers.
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 has no permit to purchase, no registration and no waiting period. Your pistol ships to the dealer you choose, where you show photo ID, complete ATF Form 4473 and pass a NICS check. Federal law sets 21 as the minimum age for a handgun from a dealer, and used trade-in pistols follow the same rule. Ohio Revised Code 9.68 preempts local gun ordinances, so the steps in Chillicothe match the rest of the state.
Dealers in these communities all work for Chillicothe-area buyers:
Since Senate Bill 215 took effect in June 2022, a qualifying adult 21 or older who may lawfully possess a handgun can carry it concealed in Ohio without a license. The Ross County Sheriff still issues the concealed handgun license, which other states honor. You no longer have to volunteer that you are armed, but you must answer truthfully if an officer asks during a stop. The off-limits places in state law still apply.
The Ohio Division of Wildlife lists 2026-27 deer seasons with archery from September 26 to February 7, youth gun November 21 to 22, deer-gun week November 30 to December 6, a bonus gun weekend December 19 to 20 and muzzleloader January 2 to 5, 2027. Ohio allows only straight-walled cartridges in rifles and handguns for deer, with minimum caliber and barrel rules, so most 9mm duty pistols do not qualify. Check the regulations before you hunt.
Deer-gun week runs November 30 to December 6, 2026, with a bonus weekend December 19 and 20. Tar Hollow and Scioto Trail state forests offer public hunting nearby.
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park protects ancient earthworks just north of town, and Great Seal State Park covers the hills to the northeast.
These public ranges are run or listed by a state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest. Some need a hunting license, a range permit or a day-use fee, and hours change with the season, so check with the managing agency before you drive out.
Source: State wildlife agency and national forest public range listings, October 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Frankfort, Kingston, Bainbridge, Chillicothe or anywhere in Ross County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
No, if you are 21 or older and may lawfully have a handgun. The Ross County Sheriff issues the optional license.
November 30 to December 6, 2026, with a bonus weekend December 19 and 20.
Only if it meets Ohio's straight-walled cartridge, caliber and barrel rules. Most 9mm pistols do not, so read the current rules.
It depends on the state. Many allow handguns for deer with a minimum caliber, case length or energy, and 9mm often falls short. Read the state rules and keep shots close.
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 October 2026. See our buying guide and check with Ross County Sheriff or a local attorney about your own situation.