$50 Transfer Fee
$45
With any additional purchase
$50 transfer fee. $45 with any additional purchase.
Cash pricing. Card payments add $2.
Simple Process
How an online firearm transfer works with Shample Arms
- 1
Buy from an online retailer
Purchase from a seller that ships to a receiving FFL. When asked for your local FFL, select Shample Arms & Outdoors if we appear in their FFL selector.
- 2
Retailer notifies Shample Arms
Most online retailers communicate with us directly after you choose Shample Arms as the receiving FFL. You should not feel required to duplicate your order information on this website.
- 3
Wait for our confirmation, then come by appointment
Shipment tracking does not mean your firearm is ready. Wait until Shample Arms confirms it is ready, then complete the transfer by appointment at our Youngstown location.
Appointment only
Shample Arms is not a traditional walk-in gun store. Transfers are completed by appointment after we confirm your firearm is ready.
Need dealer information?
If your retailer needs FFL paperwork or cannot find us in a selector, contact Shample Arms and we can help exchange dealer information.
Location & Service Area
One physical location in Youngstown — serving the Mahoning Valley
Physical address: Shample Arms & Outdoors is located at 2797 Salt Springs Rd, Youngstown, OH 44509. Phone: 724-858-8816.
Service area: We provide appointment-based FFL transfer service for customers from Youngstown, Boardman, Canfield, Poland, Austintown, Warren, and surrounding Northeast Ohio communities. Those town names describe where customers travel from—not additional Shample Arms storefronts.
Looking for an FFL transfer near Youngstown, Ohio? Shample Arms is a local receiving FFL you can select when buying firearms online, then visit by appointment once we confirm your shipment is ready.
Online Purchases
Choose Shample Arms as your receiving FFL
Customers buying firearms online can select Shample Arms & Outdoors as the receiving FFL when the seller supports transfer to a local dealer. Confirmed existing channels include:
- GunBroker
- Palmetto State Armory
- GrabAGun
Shample Arms also accepts transfers from many other licensed sellers and online retailers. If your seller needs dealer information or cannot find us in a selector, contact us and we can help exchange FFL details.
Transfer FAQ
How much is an FFL transfer at Shample Arms?
$50 transfer fee. $45 with any additional purchase. Cash pricing. Card payments add $2. Fees are per serialized item. Transfers are by appointment only at the Youngstown, Ohio location.
Where is Shample Arms & Outdoors located?
Shample Arms & Outdoors is physically located at 2797 Salt Springs Rd, Youngstown, OH 44509. It does not operate separate storefronts in Boardman, Canfield, Poland, Austintown, or Warren—customers from those communities come to the Youngstown location by appointment.
Can I select Shample Arms when buying a firearm online?
Yes. When your online retailer provides an FFL selector, you can choose Shample Arms & Outdoors as the receiving FFL. If the retailer needs dealer information instead, contact us and we can help exchange FFL details.
Does package tracking mean my firearm is ready for pickup?
No. Tracking only shows that a shipment may have arrived. Please wait until Shample Arms confirms your firearm is ready before coming in for an appointment.
Do I need to fill out a transfer form on this website?
No. Most online retailers notify Shample Arms directly when you select us as the receiving FFL. You should not feel required to duplicate your order information here. A short optional heads-up (name, email, and an optional one-line note) is available only if you want to let us know a transfer is coming—it does not schedule an appointment.
Is Shample Arms a walk-in gun store?
No. Shample Arms & Outdoors is appointment-only. After your firearm is confirmed ready, complete the transfer by appointment in Youngstown.
Page content last updated September 21, 2026.
Optional convenience
Already selected Shample Arms?
Only if helpful: leave your name, email, and an optional one-line note. This is not required, does not replace the retailer's notification, and does not schedule an appointment. Most customers never need this step.