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

Transfers and selling in Chester

FFL transfers: 5 licensed dealers in Chester 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 Chester →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Rock Hill45 dealers · 16 mi
York14 dealers · 19 mi
Lancaster11 dealers · 24 mi
Union8 dealers · 24 mi
Fort Mill12 dealers · 24 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 Chester: common questions

How many gun stores are in Chester, SC?

Chester has 6 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 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 Chester?

Possibly. 5 licensed dealers in Chester 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 Chester have more gun stores?

Rock Hill (45 dealers, about 16 miles away) and York (14), Lancaster (11) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.