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South Carolina Firearm Permit Reciprocity

South Carolina's permits are honored by

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming

Idaho (enhanced pemits only)

South Carolina's permits are recognized by 28 states across the US. The map below shows which states honor the concealed carry permit of South Carolina.

South Carolina honors the permits of

Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming

Idaho (enhanced pemits only)

South Carolina Concealed Carry Permit

• The price is as follows: $50
• The CCW is valid for 4 years in South Carolina
• South Carolina Issued to active duty military and people that own land in South Carolina permits to non-residents.

Traveling with a Firearm in South Carolina

The following rules apply to traveling with a firearm in South Carolina:

• The handgun in the vehicle has to be secured in a closed glove compartment, closed console, closed trunk, or in a closed container secured by an integral fastener and transported in the luggage compartment of the vehicle.

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