SOUTH CAROLINA CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT

• Purpose of Course- To qualify for a South Carolina concealed weapon carry permit. During the course, the range of legal aspects of carrying and using a handgun will be covered, the laws governing the use of lethal force, as well as safety, techniques, and ammunition choices.
• Prerequisites- Though not required, an introductory course such as the Introduction to Handguns is very helpful in preparing for the CWP course.
• Age Requirements- 21 (can be 36 months younger, if accompanied by guardian, but application cannot be submitted until age 21, and must submitted within 3 years of course completion)
• Time- approximately 10 hours.
• Equipment Needed- The type of handgun you intend to carry, with at least 100 rounds of ammunition, eye and ear protection, standard hip holster and belt, valid SC Drivers License with current address on front. Any of these, except license, may be rented or purchased at the range if necessary.
• Activities Involved- A state mandated class session to cover basic gun safety and handling, SC laws pertaining to carrying a firearm and legal use of force, storage, and much more. There is also a written test and a shooting test. We will also take your finger prints and picture for the application, and mail the completed applications for you.
• Maximum Enrollment- 15
• Other Information – Graduates will receive 3 free range sessions.($30 value)
• Cost- $150 (Note: this covers all expenses, including the $50 state fee, fingerprinting, photography, and certified letter mailing of the applications)