Frequently asked questions

You pay for the firearm here, name a licensed FFL dealer in South Carolina at checkout, and we ship the gun to that dealer. You pick it up there after completing ATF Form 4473 and the background check.

South Carolina has no permit to purchase, no firearm registry and no state waiting period. At a licensed dealer you show photo ID, fill out ATF Form 4473 and the dealer runs a federal NICS background check; a current South Carolina concealed weapons permit is accepted by many dealers in place of that check. Federal law sets the dealer minimum at 18 for rifles and shotguns and 21 for handguns, and state law bars handing a handgun to anyone under 18. Private sales between residents need no state background check, but selling to a person you know cannot legally own a gun is a crime.

Your dealer does at pickup, through the FBI’s NICS system or the state’s own system where the state runs its own check. Most checks come back in minutes.

Usually one visit. You fill out Form 4473 at the counter, the dealer runs the check, and you walk out with the gun if it clears and no state waiting period applies. If the check is delayed, the dealer holds the firearm until it is resolved.

A valid government photo ID with your current address, any permit or ID card your state requires, and the transfer fee. If your driver’s license still shows an old address, bring a supporting document the dealer accepts.

Each dealer sets their own transfer fee, commonly $20–$75. Call the dealer before ordering to confirm they accept shipped transfers and ask their fee.

Since the Constitutional Carry Act took effect on March 7, 2024, anyone 18 or older who may lawfully possess a firearm can carry it openly or concealed in South Carolina without a permit, and may store a firearm anywhere in a vehicle. SLED still issues the concealed weapons permit, and many people keep one for reciprocity in other states and for quicker dealer purchases. Carry stays barred in schools, courthouses, polling places, detention facilities, daycares, hospitals and doctors' offices, government meetings, places of worship without permission and any property posted with a compliant sign. See our South Carolina gun law overview.

No. Federal law requires firearms to go to a licensed dealer. Ammunition, magazines and accessories can ship to your home where state law allows.

21 or older for handguns and handgun ammunition, 18 or older for rifles, shotguns and their ammunition, under federal rules for licensed dealers. Some states set a higher age for certain purchases.

A flat $29.99 per order, and free on orders over $999.

Yes. Firearms go to your dealer, so the address that matters is theirs. Ammunition and gear ship to the door anywhere the carrier delivers and the law allows; a few remote addresses are served by a pickup point instead, and we will contact you if yours is one.

Most orders ship within 1–3 business days of payment (and, for firearms, once we have the dealer license). Ammunition travels by ground only, so it takes longer than the rest of your order.

Credit and debit cards on our secure checkout page.

Yes — price and availability are checked again when you place the order. If anything changed, you see it before you pay.

Some items ship from partner distributors instead of our main warehouse. Those usually ship within 1–3 weeks, and we email you if yours will take longer. If we can’t ship an item within 30 days, you get a full refund.

Yes. Used firearms are marked with their condition (like new, very good, good and so on) on the listing.

No. NFA items need ATF Form 4 approval, which we don’t handle, so they aren’t listed.

Before it’s transferred to you, yes — contact us and tell your dealer not to transfer it. Once transferred, firearms can’t be returned for refund, but manufacturer warranties apply. See the returns policy for details.

Use the contact form. We usually reply within one business day.