Sandhill Shooting Sports

Shooting Range, Firearm Sales, & Firearms Training

25 Mesa Lane
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 310-7977

South Carolina Constitutional Carry Guidance

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H 3594 was signed into law by the Governor on March 7, 2024 and authorizes individuals who are not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm, to legally possess a firearm openly or concealed without a concealed weapons permit (CWP). This law DOES NOT get rid of the CWP program, so individuals who wish to get a CWP still can. This will give the CWP holder reciprocity with other recognizing states and makes purchasing a firearm from a dealer easier (at the dealer’s discretion).

Some key points about this law:

  • This law is in effect immediately.
  • It allows individuals 18 years old and older to carry handguns openly or concealed without a permit.
  • There are no longer restrictions on where your firearm can be inside vehicle your vehicle in most cases. Guns can be stored anywhere inside the vehicle openly or concealed.
  • Possession of a firearm alone is NOT a reason to stop an individual. To make a stop, there must be reasonable and articulable suspicion a crime has occurred. Law enforcement officers cannot conduct a stop solely because a firearm is visible.
  • A CWP holder, or a person carrying a firearm without a permit pursuant to this law, DOES NOT have a duty to notify a law enforcement officer that they are carrying a firearm.
  • CWP holders are no longer required to carry his/her CWP or disclose his/her status as a CWP holder to a law enforcement officer.
  • Prohibited locations HAVE NOT CHANGED. Firearms are still prohibited in many locations, including inside schools, churches, law enforcement facilities including detention and correctional facilities, anywhere medical procedures are performed, courthouses, public buildings, and any place clearly marked with a sign prohibiting the carrying of a firearm.
  • Individuals 18 years of age and older are now eligible to apply for a CWP.

While those are the highlights of the new law, there is more guidance from SLED at this link, and you can read the full text of H 3594 at this link.

If you’d like to take our CWP class to learn the laws to carry responsibly, even if you do not plan on applying for a CWP, you can get more information on our classes and register on our CWP classes page.

IMPORTANT CWP Process & Fee Updates!

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Have you taken your CWP class but not turned in your application yet? READ THIS!!!

SLED has released new guidance on how they will be processing CWP applications before & after August 15th. If you were required to take the full class (not prior military, etc.) you MUST get your application in before August 15, 2021 or you will have to have an updated proof of training form. This also means that you will be required to pay the $50 fee to SLED. If you were exempt from the firearms proficiency portion of the CWP class, you will not be required to provide an updated proof of training form. Here is the full guidance memo from SLED regarding this. -> NOTICE – Fees and Training (FINAL)(5.24.21)

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New SLED CWP Online Renewal and Replacement Procedure

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Effective May 2, 2018, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has a new online procedure for Concealed Weapon Permit (CWP) renewals and replacements.

*** If you have questions about the process outlined below or the status of your renewal, CALL SLED REGULATORY at 803-896-7015. Do not call Sandhill Shooting Sports. We are a privately owned range, not a government entity, and have no involvement in the permitting process, other than teaching approved CWP classes. ***

You may complete your replacement application online by electronically uploading a scanned copy or digital image of the required document(s) or you may start the process online and mail in paper copies of the required document(s) to SLED.

For Online Renewals:
The acceptable file formats to complete the online renewal application are PDF, jpeg, and png. Each document must be uploaded as a separate file. If you use a smart phone or tablet, you will need to take a picture of each document individually, save it to your device and then upload the file when prompted. Please have the files ready before you begin the renewal process.
 
For Renewals Using Mail-in Document Option:
At the end of the renewal application you will need to print a copy of the renewal request form. You must submit the form along with all required documents to SLED within 30 days of submitting the application online or your renewal application will be automatically denied.

For Online Replacements:
The acceptable file formats to complete the online replacement application are PDF, jpeg and png. Each document must be uploaded as a separate file. If you use a smart phone or tablet, you will need to take a picture of each document individually, save it to your device and then upload the file when prompted. Please have the files ready before you begin the replacement process.

For Replacements Using Mail-in Document Option:
At the end of the replacement application you will need to print a copy of the replacement request form. You must submit the form along with all required documents to SLED within 30 days of submitting the application online or your replacement application will be automatically denied.

Please Note: A valid Social Security Number (SSN) is required as part of this online registration. If you do not have a SSN please call SLED at 803-896-7015 for more information.

For questions about the CWP application process, forms, or if you need information on state laws and regulations, please visit www.sled.sc.gov.

Required Documents for CWP Replacement

  • For all replacement applications, a state issued Driver’s License or government issued photo ID is required.
  • If you have legally changed your name, you will need a copy of your updated driver’s license or government issued ID reflecting the change.
  • If you live outside of South Carolina and retain property in the state you must provide a SC Real Property Tax Form (SLED Form R-168) dated within twelve months of application. Click here to download SLED Form R-168.

Required Documents for CWP Renewal

For all renewal applications, the following document is required:

  • State issued Driver’s License or government issued photo ID

If you are changing your classification, the following document(s) is required:

  • If you live outside of South Carolina and retain property in the state you must provide a SC Real Property Tax Form (SLED Form R-168) dated within twelve months of application. Click here to download SLED Form R-168.
  • If you have legally changed your name, you will need a copy of your updated driver’s license or government issued ID reflecting the change.
  • If you became a disabled veteran, you will need your VA Disability Letter indicating the percentage of disability.
  • If you retired from service as a law enforcement officer, you will need a copy of your Law Enforcement credentials.

Operating Hours

Current calendar
Monday - Saturday - 10 AM - 5/6 PM
Sunday - 1 PM - 5/6 PM

Closing Time is 5 PM during Standard Time, 6 PM during Daylight Saving Time
Shooters MUST be CHECKED IN 45 minutes prior to close.