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

Transfers and selling in Camden

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Camden has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 9 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy; 1 store does not accept transfers. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. See transfer dealers in Camden →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Sumter22 dealers · 25 mi
Columbia56 dealers · 27 mi
Hartsville15 dealers · 31 mi
West Columbia31 dealers · 36 mi
Lexington46 dealers · 43 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 Camden: common questions

How many gun stores are in Camden, SC?

Camden has 11 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 9 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Camden has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 9 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy; 1 store does 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.

What larger cities near Camden have more gun stores?

Sumter (22 dealers, about 25 miles away) and Columbia (56), Hartsville (15) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.