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FFL Dealers in Columbia, SC

56 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Columbia, South Carolina · Page 1 of 3. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Columbia at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
31
Pawnbroker in Firearms
9
Manufacturer of Firearms
11
Importer of Firearms
2
Manufacturer of Destructive Devices
1
Importer of Destructive Devices
2
SOT / NFA dealers
1
Open on weekends
5
Google rating, 6 rated dealers
4.3 ★

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

Transfers and selling in Columbia

  • FFL transfers: 9 dealers in Columbia have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 42 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 Columbia →
  • Selling or pawning: 9 licensed pawnbrokers can buy or pawn a firearm. Sell a gun in Columbia →

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

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 Columbia: common questions

How many gun stores are in Columbia, SC?

Columbia has 56 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 31 Type 01 retail dealers, 11 Type 07 manufacturers and 9 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 9 dealers in Columbia have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 42 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 Columbia?

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

What larger cities near Columbia have more gun stores?

West Columbia (31 dealers, about 10 miles away) and Irmo (5), Elgin (5) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.