Welcome to South Carolina CWP Permit Class

The Best Firearms Training in the Area

• Regular Class Reservation: $75 

You can now choose to have your Concealed Weapons Permit class taught in the privacy of:

• Your home
• Church
• Business
• Groups (Minimum 4 people)

Private Class Price: $125 per person
The shooting portion of the test must be done at our outdoor gun range.

• One Person Class: $150 (Book Here)
• Two Person Class: $120 each (Book Here)
• 3-4 Person Class: $85 each (Book Here)
• Regular Class Reservation: $75 (Book Here)

For custom reservation dates, contact us at (512) 633-3086 or email curtisharwell@thecarryguy.com.

Successfully completing this course meets the training requirements for applying for a Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP) in South Carolina. There is NO state application fee effective August 15, 2021.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must not be prohibited by law from possessing a firearm.

Class Content Includes:

• South Carolina laws on firearms and concealed weapons
• Firearms safety rules
• Proper storage practices
• Interaction with law enforcement
• Firearm retention techniques
• Concealment techniques
• Range qualification
• Written exam

Fingerprinting: Is not included in the class fee. Schedule your own appointment with a fingerprinting company.

• The firearms qualification portion is held outdoors. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring outerwear for colder conditions.
• Open-toed shoes and low-cut necklines are not allowed on the firing line. Please wear a shirt that covers your collarbone.
• Eye and hearing protection are mandatory.
• Bring your own pistol if possible; rentals are available on a limited basis. Reserve online beforehand.
• A minimum of 50 rounds of factory-loaded ammunition is required. NO hand-reloaded ammo. Purchase available 9mm ammo at the range.
• Extra magazines for your pistol are highly recommended.
• You need an "on-the-waist" holster that fits your pistol and remains open when the firearm is removed. (No cross-draw or shoulder holsters.)
• A lunch break of 30-45 minutes will be provided. Bring a bag lunch or purchase nearby.

Exemptions apply to:

• Current SC CWP holders seeking a refresher
• Retired law enforcement officers (in-state and out-of-state)
• Former military personnel with a DD-214
• Active military personnel (exempt from the entire class)

For details on other exemptions, contact SLED directly.

• Class size is limited to 10 students.
• Payment is required online before class day to secure your spot. Accepted payment methods: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express.
• No refunds for no-shows or cancellations. See our Class Refund & Cancellation Policy for details.

Class Fee:

• $75 for the entire class
• $50 if you don’t need the firearms proficiency portion (select “classroom only” during registration for $70 fee).

All classes begin promptly at 8 AM and end around 3 PM unless otherwise specified.

Reserve your CWP class here

Classes book quickly! Check here for updates, and contact Curtis Harwell at (512) 633-3086 for custom reservation dates.