National Carry AcademyReciprocity Guidelines for South Carolina
January 12, 2016
South Carolina is a Shall Issue state that recognizes permits/licenses issued by the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming. Only Enhanced permits from Idaho are honored by South Carolina. Non-resident permits are not accepted.
Section 23-31-215. Issuance of Permits
The state shall honor the carry permits issued by the reciprocal states, provided that the applicant had undergone a criminal background check and a training course in firearms safety. Non-residents who are issued carry permits by reciprocal states shall adhere to the laws of South Carolina when carrying their firearms within the state.
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division should have an updated list of all the states with which South Carolina has a reciprocity agreement.
Reciprocity Guidelines for South Carolina
January 12, 2016
South Carolina is a Shall Issue state that recognizes permits/licenses issued by the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming. Only Enhanced permits from Idaho are honored by South Carolina. Non-resident permits are not accepted.
Section 23-31-215. Issuance of Permits
The state shall honor the carry permits issued by the reciprocal states, provided that the applicant had undergone a criminal background check and a training course in firearms safety. Non-residents who are issued carry permits by reciprocal states shall adhere to the laws of South Carolina when carrying their firearms within the state.
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division should have an updated list of all the states with which South Carolina has a reciprocity agreement.