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FFL Dealers in Charleston, SC

28 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Charleston, South Carolina · Page 1 of 2. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Charleston at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
13
Pawnbroker in Firearms
3
Manufacturer of Firearms
7
Importer of Firearms
4
Manufacturer of Destructive Devices
1
SOT / NFA dealers
2
With a shooting range
1
Open on weekends
5
Google rating, 7 rated dealers
4.3 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Charleston

  • FFL transfers: 4 dealers in Charleston have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 23 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. See transfer dealers in Charleston →
  • Selling or pawning: 3 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Charleston →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

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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 Charleston: common questions

How many gun stores are in Charleston, SC?

Charleston has 28 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 13 Type 01 retail dealers, 7 Type 07 manufacturers and 3 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 2 SOT dealers that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 4 dealers in Charleston have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 23 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy. 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 Charleston?

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

Does Charleston have gun stores with a shooting range?

1 licensed dealer in Charleston operates a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Charleston have more gun stores?

Summerville (38 dealers, about 18 miles away) and Myrtle Beach (30), Florence (32) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.