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Welcome to Plantation Iron!

Store Hours: Mon-Fri: 10AM - 5PM, Sat: 10AM - 2PM, Closed - Sunday

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Gun Shop Serving Hilton Head Island

Serving Hilton Head Island from Bluffton

Hilton Head Island does not have many options for firearms, gunsmithing, or FFL transfers. Plantation Iron sits just across the bridge in Bluffton, roughly a twenty minute drive from most points on the island, and we serve Hilton Head customers every week.

Whether you are buying your first firearm, transferring one you bought online, or need work done by an actual gunsmith, the trip is short and worth making.

What We Offer Hilton Head Customers

Firearms and Accessories

Handguns, rifles, and shotguns across all major brands, plus ammunition, optics, holsters, magazines, and accessories. Come handle what you are considering rather than guessing from an online listing.

FFL Transfers

Bought a firearm online? It cannot ship to your door. Federal law requires it to go through a licensed dealer in your state, and we handle transfers for Hilton Head buyers regularly. Call before you order and we will send our license information directly to your seller. Read our full guide to FFL transfers in South Carolina for the complete process.

In-House Gunsmithing

Full-time gunsmithing on site, including cleanings, trigger jobs, bore sighting, sight and optic installation, and repairs. This is the service Hilton Head customers most often tell us they could not find nearby. No shipping your firearm off to a stranger and waiting weeks to get it back.

Why Island Residents Make the Trip

  • Salt air is hard on firearms. Coastal humidity accelerates corrosion, and firearms stored on the island need regular professional cleaning more than most owners expect.
  • You can talk to the person doing the work. Drop your firearm off, explain what it is doing, and get an honest assessment in person.
  • No appointment needed for most services. Stop by during store hours.
  • Local knowledge. We know what Lowcountry conditions do to firearms and what actually holds up here.

Getting Here from Hilton Head

Take US-278 west off the island toward Bluffton. We are at 211 Goethe Rd., a straightforward drive from the bridge with easy parking. Most island residents find the trip takes about twenty minutes depending on where they start and the season.

Common Questions from Hilton Head Customers

Can I have a firearm shipped to you for a transfer?

Yes. That is exactly how online firearm purchases work. Give us a call before you order and we will handle the license paperwork with your seller.

Do I need an appointment for gunsmithing?

Not for most services. Bring your firearm during store hours and we will assess it at drop-off. For complex or custom work, calling ahead helps us prepare.

Do you work on firearms I did not buy from you?

Absolutely. We service firearms regardless of where they were purchased.

What are your hours?

Monday through Friday 10 AM to 5 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM, closed Sunday. Worth noting for island residents planning the drive.

Stop By

If you are on Hilton Head and have been putting off a gunsmithing job, a transfer, or a purchase because there is nowhere convenient on the island, we are closer than you think.

Plantation Iron · 211 Goethe Rd., Bluffton, SC 29910 · (843) 757-6900 · Mon-Fri: 10 AM - 5 PM · Sat: 10 AM - 2 PM · Closed Sunday