Handguns
Carry pistols, revolvers and home defense options, with someone behind the counter who will help you find the right fit.
Three D
Outfitters
Guns, ammo, optics and archery on Ohio River Road in Wheelersburg. Family owned since 2006.
Open
Checking hours
- Mon to Fri
- 10 to 6
- Saturday
- 10 to 2
- Sunday
- Closed
What's on the counter
New inventory comes in all the time and a lot of it moves fast. Follow us on Facebook for the latest arrivals, or call and ask if we have what you're after.
Rifles and shotguns
Deer rifles, lever guns, turkey and waterfowl shotguns. Everything you need before season opens.
Archery
Bows, arrows, broadheads and the accessories to get you set up and shooting straight.
Optics and gear
Scopes, sights, holsters, cases, cleaning supplies and the rest of the kit that goes with it.
Also in the case: Glock, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Springfield Armory, Taurus, Colt, Heritage, Bond Arms and more.
Bought a gun online?
Have it shipped to us for your FFL transfer. We handle the paperwork and background check, and you pick it up here.
Call for transfer details
Around the shop
A look at what's on the wall and in the case right now.
From the collector case
Classic Colts and other collectible pieces come through our door too. Ask what's in the case this week.
Owning a gun in Ohio
Everything you need to buy, carry, license and hunt legally in Ohio, with links straight to the official forms. Questions? Ask us at the counter. We answer these every day.
Need a permit to buy a gun?
NoOhio has no purchase permit.
Does Ohio register guns?
NoThere is no state gun registry.
Carry concealed without a license?
Yes, at 21If you can legally own a gun.
Open carry allowed?
Yes, at 18No license needed.
Buying a gun
Ohio doesn't require a permit to buy a gun, and the state doesn't register firearms. Buying from a licensed dealer like us works the same way across the country.
How old do you have to be?
- Rifles and shotguns: 18 or older.
- Handguns: 21 or older. This applies to every seller in Ohio, including private sellers.
Buying at our counter
- Bring a valid photo IDA driver's license or state ID with your current address.
- Fill out ATF Form 4473The federal purchase form. We'll walk you through it.
- Pass the background checkWe run it through the FBI's NICS system, usually in a few minutes. A current Ohio concealed handgun license can take the place of this check.
Bought a gun online?
Online sellers have to ship to a licensed dealer, not your house. Have it shipped to Three D Outfitters, and when it arrives you'll fill out the 4473 and pass the background check here before you take it home. Call us for our FFL information to give the seller.
Buying from a private seller
Ohio doesn't require a background check when two Ohio residents sell to each other. The seller still can't sell to anyone who is legally barred from owning a gun, or sell a handgun to anyone under 21. If the buyer and seller live in different states, federal law requires the sale to go through a licensed dealer.
Carrying a gun
Concealed carry without a license
Since June 13, 2022, Ohio lets any "qualifying adult" carry a concealed handgun without a license. That means you're 21 or older and not barred by state or federal law from having a gun. The same places that are off limits to license holders are off limits to you.
Open carry
Openly carrying a gun has long been legal in Ohio without a license for adults who can legally possess one. If you're 18 to 20, you can open carry, but you can't carry concealed. Keep it fully visible.
If a police officer stops you
You only have to tell an officer you're carrying if they ask, and then you must answer truthfully. Keep your hands where the officer can see them and don't reach for your gun unless told to.
In your vehicle
- Handguns: If you're a qualifying adult or have a license, you can carry a loaded handgun in your vehicle. If you're under 21 without a license, transport it unloaded and secured.
- Rifles and shotguns: Generally must be unloaded and either cased or in plain sight in a rack.
Where you can't carry
School safety zones, courthouses, police stations, jails, the secure areas of airports, most government buildings, and any private property posted with a sign prohibiting guns. The Attorney General's manual has the full list, and it's worth reading before you carry.
Getting your concealed handgun license
You don't need a license to carry in Ohio anymore, but a lot of people still get one. It lets you carry in dozens of other states, it can replace the background check when you buy a gun, and the required class teaches you Ohio's self defense laws.
- Make sure you qualify21 or older, an Ohio resident (or working in Ohio), and not barred from owning a gun.
- Take an 8 hour classTaught by a certified firearms instructor. At least 2 hours must be in person on the range with live fire. We don't teach CHL classes, but ask us at the counter and we can point you toward local instructors.
- Download the applicationPrint the application and the sheriff's requirements sheet from the links on this page and fill it out at home.
- Apply at the sheriff's officeTake your application, training certificate and ID to the Scioto County Sheriff's CCW office. You'll be fingerprinted there.
- Pay the fee and wait$67 for a new license, $50 to renew. The sheriff has 45 days to process it. Your license is good for 5 years.
Veterans: Current and former service members may not need the class or the fee. Bring your DD214 showing an honorable discharge and ask the sheriff's office.
Carrying outside Ohio
Ohio's permitless carry only counts inside Ohio. The moment you cross into Kentucky, West Virginia or anywhere else, that state's rules apply to you.
Why the license matters on the road
- An Ohio license is honored in roughly three dozen states.
- Some states that honor the Ohio license do not honor permitless carry, so carrying your license card matters.
- Several states, including New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Maryland and California, don't honor the Ohio license at all.
Coming to Ohio from another state
Ohio honors concealed carry licenses from every other state.
Reciprocity changes. Check the Attorney General's current list before every trip.
Hunting in Ohio
- Take hunter educationRequired before you can buy your first Ohio hunting license. You can take it online or in person, and the certificate is good for life.
- Buy your licenseOnline at wildohio.gov, in the HuntFish OH app, or at a license agent.
- Add your permitsDeer, turkey and waterfowl each need their own permit or stamp on top of the base license.
Just want to try it first?
An apprentice license lets new hunters of any age go out without hunter education, as long as a licensed hunter 21 or older is right there with them. To get a regular license later, you'll still need to take the course.
This guide is general information to help you get started, not legal advice. Laws change, so always check the official sources linked above. Last reviewed November 2026.
A family shop, not a big box store
Three D Outfitters is family owned and operated, and we've been on Ohio River Road since 2006. The goal hasn't changed: the best price we can give you, and service that makes you want to come back.
Whether you're buying your first handgun, picking up a new bow before season, or just stopping in to talk shop, you'll get a straight answer and a friendly welcome.
| Monday | 10 AM to 6 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM to 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM to 6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM to 6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM to 6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM to 2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Firearm purchases require a valid photo ID and a background check. Holiday hours may vary, so check Facebook or give us a call.