SOUTH CAROLINA CONCEALED WEAPONS PERMIT

This program includes all of the classroom training, testing, shooting qualification, fingerprinting and paperwork required to obtain a CWP. Upon successful completion of this program, state government review and approval, you will have greater privileges for carrying a firearm in your car and on your person. You must have basic pistol skills in order to pass the shooting qualifications requirement.

before

  • You bring a pistol and eye & ear protection (or rent from us)
  • You buy 50 rounds of ammo at the front desk
  • You bring a holster (or borrow one from us)
  • You wear pants with belt loops and a belt (you're on your own here)
  • You pay a deposit of $20 to reserve a seat (credited towards the total price)
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  • Individual price: $85 per person
  • Teachers, educators, nurses, EMT, first responders: $70 per person
  • Veteran and military price: $70 per person

Classes are normally scheduled on weekends. If you prefer a weekday class on a day and time of your choosing that lasts only 2 hours and provides more individual attention, we offer a private class for $110 per person. 

Class fees are non refundable but classes can be rescheduled.

during

The total time for the program is about 4 hours. You will attend classroom training and take an easy multiple choice test on the material covered. You will fire 50 rounds into paper targets at short distances on the range. We will fingerprint you and guide you in filling out the application paperwork. 

after

If you pass, we will put your CWP paperwork into an envelope and give it to you. You will buy and add a $50 money order, seal the envelope and mail it to the appropriate state government office (SLED). We highly recommend sending it registered mail. If everything is in order, SLED will mail your permit card to you in 4-8 weeks. Note: SLED promises a 90 business day turnaround.

make  your  reservation  today!

You must pay the deposit in advance in order to reserve your spot.
In person at the range: 146 D Litton Drive, Lexington, SC 29073
Or by phone: 803-358-0305
Click here to see the state's CWP web page with links to frequently asked questions and applicable laws.