South Carolina Concealed Carry Laws

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The Great State of South Carolina is a SHALL ISSUE state.

As of December 6, 2006, states with which South Carolina has reciprocity are: Alaska, Arkansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Tennessee, and Wyoming. Changes to this list will be made as eligibility is determined.

To obtain a permit, you must:

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be a South Carolina resident with a drivers license or military ID, or be a qualified non-resident (a resident of another state who owns real property in South Carolina)
• Be eligible to possess a firearm pursuant with all state and federal laws
• Pass a background check
• Show proof of approved CWP training taken within 3 years

See SCCL 23-31-210 for complete eligibility requirements.
Permits are issued by the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) per SCCL 23-31-215. The CWP application is available from any sheriff's office or online. Applications may be hand delivered or mailed to SLED. The submitted application must be accompanied by two (2) completed fingerprint cards, a color photograph of the applicant not smaller than 1”x1” nor larger than 3”x5”, and a notarized copy of the applicants driver’s license.
Permits are valid for 4 years and may be renewed per SCCL 23-31-215 (P).
The permit fee is $50 for a new application or for renewal (waived for disabled veterans and retired law enforcement officers).