of the gun shops in the columbia area, the new Palmetto State Armory that just opened off of farrow road is by far my favorite, with the best customer service, prices, friendly staff and stock ive seen. I live and work across town, but I'll gladly drive there to give them my business from now on. I'm going to give them my ammo business too, as their prices are comparable to walmarts.
They just opened this year i believe. They used to do internet sales only. Great ammo prices, i picked up some 7.62x39 golden tiger and a few glock mags last week. They gave me a free hat.
The other Palmetto Gun Store on Broad river never seems to have much selection and their prices were kinda high. Ive been there twice. Once about a year ago, and once a few weeks ago, and both times i didnt see anything I couldnt get at sportsmans warehouse for less.
There is Lawmen's safety supply also off of broad river in the shopping center with Bi Lo. They have great used gun prices.
Sportsmans warehouse on piney grove is good for general retail shopping, Pretty decent ammo prices and selection. Good gun prices when they have sales.