Looking for FFL transfers near you in Lorain County? D&A Armory is a licensed firearms dealer at 34990 Royalton Rd (Route 82) in Grafton, Ohio, about 20 minutes from Elyria and North Ridgeville and an easy drive from Medina, Strongsville, Avon, Brunswick and the west side of Cleveland. We receive firearms bought online, from other dealers and in private sales, and in most cases the transfer is finished the same day you come in.
How an FFL transfer works at D&A Armory
- Buy your firearm from any online retailer, auction site such as GunBroker, another dealer or a private seller.
- Give the seller our shop details: D&A Armory LLC, 34990 Royalton Rd, Grafton, OH 44044, 440-669-3914. Most sellers ask for a copy of our license; we send it to them directly, so you do not have to handle it.
- We receive and log the firearm when it arrives and call or text you the same day.
- Come in to complete the transfer. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at the counter, we run the NICS background check, and when it comes back as a proceed the firearm goes home with you. Plan on 15 to 20 minutes.
What to bring
- A valid government photo ID with your current address. If the address on your license is out of date, bring a second government document that shows the current one, such as a vehicle registration, a hunting license or a tax form.
- You must be 21 for a handgun and 18 for a rifle or shotgun. No permit or license is needed to buy or receive a firearm in Ohio.
- Your order confirmation or the seller’s name, so we can match the package to you quickly.
- If you live outside Ohio, federal law lets us transfer a rifle or shotgun to you here, but a handgun has to go through a dealer in your own state.
Transfer fees
Call 440-669-3914 for our current transfer fee. Multiple-firearm and NFA transfers are quoted individually. Firearms bought on dnaarmory.com can be picked up here too; our Buying a Gun in Ohio guide covers the paperwork.
Tell us a firearm is on the way
Already bought it? Fill this in and we will watch for the package and call or text you the same day it arrives. It is not required, but it speeds things up, especially for auction wins and private sales.
Private sales, out-of-state moves and other transfers
Buying or selling a firearm privately and want it done through a dealer? Both of you come in, or the seller ships it to us, and we run the paperwork and background check for the buyer. Moving to Ohio and want your own firearms shipped ahead? They can be transferred through our shop too. And if you are selling a firearm to someone out of state, we can receive it from you and ship it to their dealer. Call first and we will walk you through the right route.
NFA transfers: suppressors, SBRs and more
As a Class 3 / SOT dealer we also handle suppressor, short-barreled rifle and other NFA transfers, including Form 3 receipt and your Form 4 filing at our Silencer Shop kiosk. See how NFA purchases work, or read the guide to buying a suppressor in Ohio.
Visit us
34990 Royalton Rd, Grafton, OH 44044. Tuesday to Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 3pm, Sunday 12pm to 5pm, closed Monday. Directions and what is in the shop. Questions? Contact us or call 440-669-3914.
FFL transfer questions we get every week
How long does an FFL transfer take?
Once the firearm is here, about 15 to 20 minutes at the counter when the background check comes back as a proceed. A delayed check can add a few days; we will tell you when to come back.
Do I need to call before the seller ships?
No. A heads-up helps, so use the form on this page or give us a call, but it is not required. Give the seller our address and phone number and they will request our license directly. We log every firearm that arrives and contact the person it is for.
Can I pick up a GunBroker purchase here?
Yes. GunBroker, Guns.com, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, Bud’s, Sportsman’s and any other retailer can ship to us. Choose D&A Armory in Grafton, OH as your FFL when you check out.
What if the firearm arrives damaged or is not what I ordered?
Look it over before you sign. If something is wrong, do not accept the transfer and we will hold it while you sort it out with the seller. Once it has been transferred to you, sending it back is legally a new transfer.
Which towns do you serve?
Customers come to us from Grafton, Elyria, Lorain, North Ridgeville, Avon, Amherst, Oberlin, Wellington, LaGrange and Columbia Station in Lorain County, from Medina, Brunswick and Valley City, and from Strongsville, Berea, Olmsted Falls, North Olmsted, Westlake and the Cleveland west side. Anyone in Ohio can use us as their FFL.
