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

Transfers and selling in Ladson

FFL transfers: 1 dealer in Ladson has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 4 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 Ladson →
Selling or pawning: 1 licensed pawnbroker can buy or pawn a firearm.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Summerville38 dealers · 5 mi
Goose Creek10 dealers · 5 mi
North Charleston11 dealers · 8 mi
Moncks Corner22 dealers · 13 mi
Charleston28 dealers · 14 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 Ladson: common questions

How many gun stores are in Ladson, SC?

Ladson has 9 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 1 Type 01 retail dealer, 3 Type 07 manufacturers and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 1 dealer in Ladson has confirmed it accepts FFL transfers; up to 4 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 Ladson?

1 licensed firearms pawnbroker (ATF Type 02) in Ladson 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 Ladson have more gun stores?

Summerville (38 dealers, about 5 miles away) and Goose Creek (10), North Charleston (11) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.