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Gun Stores in Charleston, SC

6 stores in and around Charleston, South Carolina — call ahead to confirm FFL transfer fees and turnaround — shops set their own rates, and some take transfers by appointment only.

Charleston has about 157,665 residents, which works out to 3.8 gun stores per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

6stores
3.8per 100,000 residents
6with a phone
5with a website
1publish hours

Of the 6 gun stores listed in Charleston, 6 give a phone number, 1 publishes opening hours and 5 have a website. No national chains here — every store on this page is independent. The nearest bigger selection is Summerville with 10.

Charleston 6 stores
  1. Barrier Island Arms LLC

    725 Tallwood Rd, Charleston, SC 29412-9024

  2. Carolina Rod And Gun

    1319 Savannah Hwy Ste B, Charleston, SC 29407-7848

  3. Coastal Firearms

    1161 Cainhoy Rd, Charleston, SC 29492-7858

    Sat 10am-4pm

  4. GUNSMOAK.com

    2544 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414-4617

  5. Lowcountry Firearms

    982 Hunt Club Run, Charleston, SC 29414-9113

  6. Palmetto State Armory

    1196 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407-3371

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How many gun stores are there in Charleston?

We list 6 gun stores in Charleston with addresses, and 6 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Charleston?

Call ahead — 6 of the 6 gun stores here list a number. Hours at independent gun stores shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

Where to get fingerprints done near me?

Fingerprinting for carry permits or background checks is usually offered by local police departments, sheriff offices, and select licensed gun stores. In Charleston, South Carolina, there are 6 registered gun locations (6 with direct phone numbers) where you can inquire about local fingerprinting services.

How to get rust off a gun?

To clear light surface rust, apply gun oil or CLP and scrub gently with 0000-grade steel wool or a brass brush before wiping clean. Take care not to strip the underlying bluing or metal finish. For deep corrosion or rare firearms, contact professional gunsmiths among the 6 licensed gun stores in Charleston, South Carolina.