The South Carolina Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP) program allows for all citizens of South Carolina the opportunity to apply for a permit to carry a weapon on their person concealed within the state of South Carolina where permissible.
The CWP program section provides links and information for individuals concerning the program. The South Carolina state gun laws, listing of reciprocity agreement states, the Protection of Persons and Property Act, the automated New CWP application link, Renewal link, replacement link and the South Carolina National Guard CWP applicant process. The resident and nonresident SC CWP application form, the SC CWP credential replacement form, and the non-resident SC CWP tax form are also accessible through the links. General South Carolina CWP program statistics, a listing of all approved South Carolina CWP Instructors contact information, and information regarding South Carolina CWP applicants privacy requirements are available.
South Carolina Code 23-31-210 requires the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to promulgate regulations containing general guideline for course and qualifications pertaining to the Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP) program. Each CWP Instructor must meet the requirements in order to obtain a certification to teach in the CWP program.
CWP Links
SLED Sponsored Free CWP Courses
CWP Contacts
| Office | 803-896-7015 |
| CWPquestions@sled.sc.gov |
CWP Applications By Mail
Guide for completing a new or renewal CWP paper application.
- Mark the box that applies to your situation (Disabled Veteran, Retired/Former Military, Active Military, Retired Law Enforcement, or Active Law Enforcement).
- For a new application, enter new in the Applicant Type space and leave the CWP number space blank.
- If renewing, enter Renewal in Applicant Type space and write your CWP number in the space provided.
- Fill in your full name (Last name, first name, middle name, suffix).
- Fill in your residential address (where you live currently).
- Fill in your mailing address (where you would like your permit mailed once ready).
- Fill in your social security number, driver's license number, and your alien number (if you have one).
- Fill in your date and place of birth in the space provided (state is fine).
- Fill in your race, sex, height (ex: 6'2"), weight, eye color, and hair color.
- Fill in your home phone, business phone, cell phone, and email (not all are needed to process your application.
- If you are a new CWP applicant, you will need to submit all of the proper documentation along with your application. Please see the FAQs for any questions concerning the proper documents that are needed.
- If you are a new CWP applicant, we will need (2) completed and signed fingerprint cards submitted along with your application.
- If you are filling out a renewal application, you DO NOT have to submit any fingerprint cards.
- If you are filling out a renewal application, you DO NOT have to fill in your training date, instructor cert. number, or student number as it is NOT needed to complete your renewal application.
- If you are filling out a renewal application, you DO NOT need to have an instructor signature or date (as you are just renewing your permit).
- Check the appropriate boxes indicating South Carolina residence status, required training completion, and federal applicable question(s).
- Sign and date your new and/or renewal application at the bottom of the application in the space provided.
- Make certain to also provide a copy of your current South Carolina driver's license (making certain that it is current & the address that you have listed on the application you filled out matches such).
- If you are a Disabled Veteran, or Retired Law Enforcement you must provide documentation proving such status.
- Please mail your renewal to the address provided below, and mark it as noted:
SC Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
Attention CWP Renewal PO Box 21398
Columbia, SC 29221 - The link for the CWP paper new and renewal application is below:
