In today’s society, the handgun is one of the most effective means of personal protection and self-defense,
and the South Carolina Law Abiding Citizens Self-Defense Act of 1996 makes it possible for state residents to legally carry
a concealed firearm for that purpose.
South Carolina law provides
that state residents, upon proper application to the State Law Enforcement Division, SHALL BE ISSUED a permit to carry a Concealed
Weapon.
Once issued a South Carolina Concealed Weapons Permit, in addition to South Carolina, you can lawfully carry a
concealed weapon in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming.
Qualifications:
The applicant must be at least 21 years of age, and not be prohibited by state law from possessing a weapon.
The applicant must attend an 8 hour handgun education
class, and upon completion, receive a score of 70% or higher on a written examination.
The training course must include statutory and case law relating
to handguns, the use-of-deadly force, handgun use and safety, proper storage methods and actual firing of a handgun in the
presence of a SLED Certified Firearms Instructor.
If you meet the above requirements, you can get a SC Concealed Weapons Permit and provide
the means to SAFELY and LEGALLY protect yourself and your loved ones.
What will you learn in the Concealed Weapon Permit Training Course?
Carrying a Concealed Weapon is serious business and our CWP courses are designed to help you
attain the knowledge, skills and ability to SAFELY and COMPETENTLY handle and use firearms.
You will learn state laws and regulations relating to your application, issuance and carrying
a concealed weapon.
You will
be made aware of statutory and case law relating to the use of a weapon, self-defense, defense of property and deadly force
issues.
Strong emphasis is always placed
on your responsibility as the result of firing your weapon, where the bullet will ultimately stop and the circumstances leading
up to the firing of the weapon.
Upon completion
of the legal’s session, you will know
when and where you can legally carry a concealed weapon, and when its best left secured in a safe location.
Every CWP Training Course is structured to give you MORE than your money’s
worth of training. There is no down time in our courses. You are either in the classroom for stimulating and thought provoking
lectures or at the firing range for final briefings and live-fire training. During this course, the following Fundamental
Rules for Safe Gun Handling will become second nature.
ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction!
ALWAYS keep your finger off the
trigger until you are ready to shoot.
ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
ALWAYS be certain of your target and your line of fire!
Our instructors are certified by the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and The National
Rifle Association (NRA). Using the method of Total Participant Involvement, our CWP courses provide
hands on opportunities in the following areas.
Firearms Safety Safe handling
and operation of your handgun.
Storage
and handling of firearms Handgun Parts
and Operation Maintenance and Cleaning Ammunition and its function Basic marksmanship skills
Handgun Types - Parts and Safety
You will be familiar with firearm actions and parts,
be able to choose the type weapon and ammunition which is best suited for your individual needs, and know how to keep your
weapon clean and in good working condition. You will know how to safely store your firearm and ammunition out of the
reach of children and other unauthorized persons. You will be able to adequately demonstrate proficiency in the SAFE handling,
operations and marksmanship with a firearm. Applicants are required to qualify as to firearm proficiency at our range. Fifty rounds of ammunition must
be fired and a range score of 70% or greater is necessary to qualify. Course participants must also take a 50-question written
examination and a score 70% or greater is required.
TRAINING COST: The following is an itemized description
of the cost for you to obtain your South Carolina Concealed Weapon Permit.
Handgun Training Course
$ 85.00
Fingerprinting/Clerical
$ 15.00
SLED CWP Processing $
50.00
YOUR TOTAL
COST: $150.00 (A
$50.00 non-refundable deposit is sometimes required in order to schedule and confirm your training date.)
