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

Transfers and selling in Hilton Head Island

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Hilton Head Island has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 3 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.
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Bluffton11 dealers · 10 mi
Beaufort10 dealers · 15 mi
Hardeeville5 dealers · 18 mi
Walterboro11 dealers · 51 mi
Charleston28 dealers · 60 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 Hilton Head Island: common questions

How many gun stores are in Hilton Head Island, SC?

Hilton Head Island has 4 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 0 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Hilton Head Island?

Yes. 1 dealer in Hilton Head Island has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 3 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.

What larger cities near Hilton Head Island have more gun stores?

Bluffton (11 dealers, about 10 miles away) and Beaufort (10), Hardeeville (5) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.