Counts come from the current ATF Federal Firearms Licensee list for Aiken, South Carolina; ratings, hours and range information come from each business's public listing where available.

Transfers and selling in Aiken

FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Aiken have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 16 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy; 2 stores do not accept transfers. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. See transfer dealers in Aiken →
Selling or pawning: 2 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Aiken →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Lexington46 dealers · 40 mi
West Columbia31 dealers · 47 mi
Greenwood25 dealers · 53 mi
Columbia56 dealers · 56 mi
Sumter22 dealers · 81 mi

Buying a gun in South Carolina

South Carolina follows the federal baseline: a licensed dealer runs the NICS background check on ATF Form 4473 and there is no state waiting period or purchase permit for most buyers.

State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in Aiken: common questions

How many gun stores are in Aiken, SC?

Aiken has 21 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 10 Type 01 retail dealers, 9 Type 07 manufacturers and 2 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Aiken?

Yes. 3 dealers in Aiken have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 16 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy; 2 stores do not accept transfers. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. The receiving dealer completes the Form 4473 and background check before you take possession.

Where can I sell or pawn a gun in Aiken?

2 licensed firearms pawnbrokers (ATF Type 02) in Aiken can legally buy or pawn a firearm. Bring a government-issued photo ID; the pawnbroker logs the firearm into their federally required records.

Does Aiken have gun stores with a shooting range?

3 licensed dealers in Aiken operate a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Aiken have more gun stores?

Lexington (46 dealers, about 40 miles away) and West Columbia (31), Greenwood (25) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.