Overview for South Carolina
Anyone who can legally own a firearm in South Carolina may carry it loaded in their vehicle. It must be contained in the trunk, console, or glove box. It must be carried in one off those locations or it’s in violations of South Carolina law.
| Law | Long-guns | Handguns |
|---|---|---|
| Permit to Purchase | No | No |
| Open Carry | No | No |
| Concealed Carry | No | Yes |
| State Preemption of Local Restrictions | Yes | Yes |
| Firearm Registration | No | No |
| Owner License | No | No |
The Concealed Carry Permit
(often encompasses the open carry permit)
- Price: $50
- Valid for 4 years
- Regarding Non-residents of South Carolina: Issued to active duty military and people that own land in South Carolina
- An owner's license is Not Needed
- Permit to Purchase: Not Needed
Official Concealed Carry page for South Carolina.
South Carolina Concealed Carry Reciprocity
South Carolina Magazine Capacity
N/A
N/A
The possession and sale of teflon-coated ammunition is prohibited.
South Carolina Imitation Firearms
What is classified as an Imitation Firearm in South Carolina?
The following is a list of imitation firearms in South Carolina:
- Air guns
Does South Carolina have a gun buy back program?
South Carolina does not run, or fund any gun buyback programs.
Does South Carolina have an inheritance gun law?
South Carolina does not have an inheritance gun law.