Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Spartanburg County. Spartanburg is a key manufacturing center in South Carolina’s upstate region, home to a major automotive plant and a deep-rooted shooting-sports culture. Orders ship to FFL dealers in and around the area, including the James O. Thomason range located in the county.
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 for firearm purchases. Dealer sales involve ATF Form 4473 and a federal NICS background check. Federal age rules apply: 21 for handguns and 18 for long guns. Online purchases ship to the South Carolina FFL of your choice, where the dealer completes the transfer. A valid government photo ID with your current address is required.
Dealers in these communities all work for Spartanburg-area buyers:
Since March 2024, adults 18 and older who can legally own a handgun may carry openly or concealed in South Carolina without a permit. The Concealed Weapons Permit, issued by SLED after a training class, remains optional and useful for reciprocity with other states. Schools, courthouses, law enforcement offices, and posted private property are prohibited areas, with stricter penalties for unpermitted carry in certain locations.
South Carolina’s deer seasons vary by Game Zone. Coastal zones open on August 15, while upstate mountain zones start later in the fall, with most closing on January 1. Rifles, shotguns, handguns, and muzzleloaders are legal during gun season. Recent changes to bag limits, antlerless days, and tagging rules mean hunters should check current SCDNR regulations and Game Zone maps before heading out.
Deer season in the upstate Game Zones opens later in the fall compared to coastal areas.
Upstate shooting clubs host steel, USPSA, and 3-gun matches, while deer hunting thrives in the nearby mountains.
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. Passes, licenses and hours are the agency's; check before you go.
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 Greer, Boiling Springs, Duncan, Spartanburg or anywhere in Spartanburg County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
Not since March 2024 for eligible adults 18 and older. The Concealed Weapons Permit from SLED is still available and useful for carry in other states.
No. A dealer sale requires only the federal background check.
Yes. Feral hogs may be hunted on private land with landowner permission and a hunting license. WMA rules differ, so consult SCDNR.
Most states set a minimum cartridge for deer handguns that 9mm does not meet. Hunt with a rifle the state allows and treat the pistol as camp carry where legal.
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.