Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Horry County. Myrtle Beach lies at the heart of the Grand Strand, a 60-mile stretch of coastline and tourist hubs in Horry County, the largest county in South Carolina by area. Online orders ship to FFL dealers throughout the region, including nearby Conway, the county seat along the Waccamaw River.
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 does not require a purchase permit, firearm registration, or waiting period. Dealer sales involve completing ATF Form 4473 and passing the NICS background check. Federal age restrictions apply: 21 for handguns and 18 for long guns. Online purchases ship to the South Carolina FFL dealer selected by the buyer.
Dealers in these communities all work for Myrtle Beach-area buyers:
Since March 2024, adults aged 18 and older who are legally eligible to own a handgun can carry openly or concealed in South Carolina without a permit. The optional Concealed Weapons Permit from SLED remains useful for reciprocity. Carrying is prohibited in schools, courthouses, police offices, and on posted private property.
South Carolina organizes deer hunting seasons by Game Zone. Coastal zones open in mid-August, while the upstate mountain zone starts later in the fall, with most zones closing on January 1. Rifles, shotguns, handguns, and muzzleloaders are allowed during gun season. Refer to SCDNR regulations for county-specific details.
Horry County falls within Game Zone 4, where private-land gun season begins September 1. The Waccamaw River bottoms and Lewis Ocean Bay offer deer and hog hunting, with black bear present along the coastal plain; consult SCDNR's coastal bear regulations.
Beyond the beaches, Horry County features farmland, Carolina bays, and river swamps, with access to the Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve and the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge for outdoor enthusiasts.
The ranges on the city pages are public facilities run or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest, picked by distance from each city. Licenses, passes and hours are set by the agency.
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 North Myrtle Beach, Conway, 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, since March 2024, eligible adults aged 18 and older can carry without a permit. The SLED Concealed Weapons Permit is optional.
No. Only the federal background check is required.
SCDNR operates public ranges across the state; check their list for locations near you.
The catalog carries chokes, magazine plugs and recoil pads for common shotguns; search by model. Federal rules require a three-shell plug for waterfowl.
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 Law Enforcement Division (SLED) or a local attorney about your own situation.