Charleston, Columbia, Greenville–Spartanburg, Myrtle Beach, Rock Hill or the Lowcountry, South Carolina buyers can order from JCM Armory’s catalog and pick up at a local dealer. We’re an FFL in Joppa, Maryland, and we can send your firearm to a licensed dealer in any state except California.
How buying a gun online works in South Carolina
- Pick your firearm and your dealer. Add the gun to your cart and choose a licensed South Carolina dealer at checkout. Ask your South Carolina dealer about their transfer fee and hours before checkout.
- Shipped to the shop you picked. We confirm your dealer’s license, then ship the firearm to them. Guns don’t ship to home addresses.
- NICS check and pickup. Show ID and complete ATF Form 4473; your South Carolina dealer runs the FBI NICS check. Once you’re approved, inspect the firearm and take it home.
What to know about firearm transfers in South Carolina
Federal dealer age limits apply: at least 21 for a handgun and at least 18 for a rifle or shotgun. South Carolina is not a “point of contact” state, so dealers run background checks directly through the FBI’s NICS system.
South Carolina has no permit-to-purchase or registration. The state’s old one-handgun-per-30-days limit was repealed by Act 242 of 2004. Since March 7, 2024, eligible adults may carry a handgun without a permit; the concealed weapons permit (CWP) is still issued.
Military buyers. Federal law treats active-duty service members as residents of the state of their permanent duty station, so soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines stationed in South Carolina, including at Fort Jackson, can buy from a South Carolina dealer with their orders.
Laws can change, and buyers are responsible for complying with federal, state and local law. Your local South Carolina dealer is the best resource for questions about a specific firearm. This is general information, not legal advice. Last reviewed: October 2026.
Shipping and fees
- Firearms: free shipping at $300 and up.
- Ammo: free shipping on $750+ in ammunition.
- All other orders: one flat $15 shipping charge, with firearms and ammunition sent separately.
- Powder and primers: $40 hazmat fee per order.
- Your South Carolina dealer charges their own transfer fee at pickup.
Popular categories for South Carolina buyers
- Shotguns and shells for ducks, dove and turkey
- Deer rifles
- Semi-auto pistols and holsters
- AR rifles
- Optics
- Ammunition
South Carolina seasons and game zones are set by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). Deer season dates differ by game zone, so check SCDNR’s current rules.
Home-defense shotgun basics
A pump-action 12- or 20-gauge remains one of the most popular home-defense choices in South Carolina. It’s simple, reliable and versatile, and the same gun can go to the dove field in September. Look for an 18 to 20 inch barrel, good sights or a bead, and a stock that fits your length of pull. Buckshot loads vary widely in recoil and spread, so pattern a few at the range before settling on one.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a limit on how many handguns I can buy in South Carolina?
No state limit. South Carolina repealed its one-handgun-per-30-days law in 2004. Federal multiple-sale reporting rules still apply to dealers.
Do I need a CWP to buy a handgun in South Carolina?
No. A concealed weapons permit isn’t required to buy, and since March 2024 it isn’t required to carry for eligible adults.
Can a gun be shipped to my house in South Carolina?
No. Firearms ship only to a licensed FFL dealer, where you complete the paperwork and background check before pickup.
How much is shipping?
Firearms $300+ ship free; ammo ships free at $750 in ammunition; otherwise it’s $15 flat. Powder and primers carry a $40 hazmat fee per order.
Do you ship to every state?
We ship firearms to local FFL dealers in 49 states. We do not ship to California.