Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Charleston County. Charleston, a historic port city, lies where the Lowcountry marshes meet the Atlantic Ocean. Its humid, salty climate challenges shooters, many of whom keep shotguns for duck hunting on rice-field impoundments. Orders ship to FFL dealers in the area.
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where South Carolina law allows.
South Carolina requires no purchase permit, registration, or waiting period. Your dealer conducts the federal NICS check, and transfers usually finish the same day. A valid concealed weapon permit can replace the background check, speeding up the process. Federal age limits apply: 21 for handguns, 18 for rifles or shotguns. Orders ship to your chosen South Carolina dealer, who completes ATF Form 4473 and sets their transfer fee.
Dealers in these communities all work for Charleston-area buyers:
South Carolina allows permitless carry for adults 18 and over who can legally possess a handgun, effective March 2024. The State Law Enforcement Division issues concealed weapon permits, which are useful for travel and can replace the background check at dealers. Restricted areas include schools, courthouses, law enforcement facilities, polling places, hospitals, places selling alcohol for on-site consumption, and posted private property. Check current SLED regulations for specific location rules.
South Carolina offers some of the longest deer seasons in the country. Parts of the coastal plain open as early as mid August on private land, extending into the new year. Game zones have different dates, and wildlife management areas follow their own calendars. Rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders, handguns, and archery gear are legal for deer, with dog hunting allowed in parts of the coastal plain. Review current SCDNR regulations for antler rules and tag limits.
Charleston County is part of a coastal Game Zone with an early deer season; Francis Marion National Forest is close by.
Hunt clubs in the Lowcountry and the nearby Francis Marion National Forest attract deer and waterfowl hunters.
The ranges on the city pages are public ranges run or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest, chosen by distance from each city. Fees, passes and hours are the agency's.
Source: State wildlife agency and public-land range listings, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Summerville, Charleston or anywhere in Charleston County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
No. South Carolina has allowed permitless carry since March 2024 for eligible adults 18 and over. The SLED permit is optional and useful when you travel.
Yes. A valid concealed weapon permit can replace the background check at a dealer, speeding up the transfer process.
Parts of the coastal plain open on private land as early as mid August, with public land on a separate calendar. Check current SCDNR regulations for your game zone.
A 12-gauge with nontoxic shot, a three-shell plug, a federal duck stamp and the state license. The city page lists the zone and public water.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division, Concealed Weapon Permit Unit or a local attorney about your own situation.