Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Horry County. Myrtle Beach runs sixty miles of sand along the Grand Strand, the center of a Horry County of about 400,000 living on tourism, golf and construction. Parts ship to the door; pistols ship to a Horry County dealer.
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, no registration and no waiting period. Your dealer runs the federal NICS check and the transfer usually finishes the same visit. South Carolina also allows a valid concealed weapon permit to stand in for the background check at a dealer, which shortens the process considerably. Federal age limits apply at a dealer: 21 for a handgun, 18 for a rifle or shotgun. Orders from us ship to the South Carolina dealer you name, who completes ATF Form 4473 with you and sets their own transfer fee.
Dealers in these communities all work for Myrtle Beach-area buyers:
South Carolina moved to permitless carry in March 2024 for adults 18 and over who may lawfully possess a handgun, openly or concealed. The State Law Enforcement Division still issues the concealed weapon permit, and it remains worth holding because it travels to other states and can replace the background check at a dealer. Schools, courthouses, law enforcement facilities, polling places, hospitals, places selling alcohol for on-site consumption and posted private property are restricted. Check the current regulations with SLED before relying on a specific location rule.
The Department of Natural Resources runs some of the longest deer seasons in the country, with parts of the coastal plain opening as early as mid August on private land and running into the new year. The state is divided into game zones with different dates, and wildlife management areas follow their own calendar. Rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders, handguns and archery gear are all legal for deer, with dog hunting permitted in parts of the coastal plain. Antler rules and tag limits have been revised in recent years, so read the current SCDNR regulations.
Horry County is coastal plain with the Waccamaw corridor holding deer, hogs and duck water; South Carolina's coastal deer season opens far earlier than most states, so check the SCDNR zone.
Salt air is hard on bare steel, so coated American slides and stainless barrels sell well here, and South Carolina's permitless carry since 2024 has filled a lot of holsters.
The public ranges below are run or officially listed by state wildlife agencies and state forests near the cities we cover. Most ask for a hunting or fishing license, an access permit or a small daily fee, and some close for the season, so check the agency page before you drive out.
Source: State wildlife agency public range lists (Alabama, Arizona, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wyoming), September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Conway, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Myrtle Beach or anywhere in Horry 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. South Carolina allows a valid concealed weapon permit to stand in for the background check at a dealer, which shortens the transfer.
Parts of the coastal plain open on private land as early as mid August, with public land on a separate calendar. Check the current SCDNR regulations for your game zone.
Nitrided and DLC-coated slides and stainless barrels resist salt and humidity well; bare steel parts need oil. Dry the pistol after a wet day.
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.