South Carolina Concealed Weapons Permit

These are the forms needed for qualification and application for a South Carolina Concealed Carry Permit. Note that now the student can apply online ( https://www.sled.sc.gov/cwp.html  ) or by paper form.   This link takes you directly to the Ident To Go CWP appointment registration site for new or renewal applications-  https://sc.ibtfingerprint.com/?RESTART&step=CWP .  You will need a copy of your Instructor Student Checklist and the documents described here-  https://www.sled.sc.gov/forms/regulatory/Automated%20Fingerprinting%20Registration%20Instructions.pdf  and listed below in the document "Automated Fingerprinting Registration and Instructions."    It is a very good idea to use the Online application process as it is very easy and it is faster to complete.  Below is the course of fire for SC CWP qualification as well as the equipment you will need. You must score 70% hits on the target and score 70% on the written examination to obtain your SC CWP.

Recently, South Carolina passed a new carry law- Open Carry with Training.  Now CWP holders will have a choice- to open carry or conceal carry.  The law does not go into effect until August 15, 2021.  The initial guidance by SLED on this new law can be found here:  https://www.sled.sc.gov/forms/regulatory/SLED%20Open%20Carry%20with%20Training.pdf concealed weapons permit class

These are the different courses of fire for NRA levels of firearm competency such as Marksman, Pro- Marksman, Sharpshooter and Expert.  These files include various rifle, pistol and shotgun courses of fire for qualification up to the expert level.