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

Transfers and selling in Swansea

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Swansea have confirmed they accept 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. See transfer dealers in Swansea →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

West Columbia31 dealers · 15 mi
Lexington46 dealers · 20 mi
Columbia56 dealers · 22 mi
Gilbert10 dealers · 26 mi
Leesville6 dealers · 29 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 Swansea: common questions

How many gun stores are in Swansea, SC?

Swansea has 5 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 4 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers, including 1 SOT dealer that can handle NFA items.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Swansea have confirmed they accept 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 Swansea have more gun stores?

West Columbia (31 dealers, about 15 miles away) and Lexington (46), Columbia (56) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.