During the class, participants learn safe gun handling, the different types of concealed firearms, proper care and storage of the firearm and ammunition, range safety and operations, and in depth review of South Carolina firearm laws. The training also includes range safety rules and live firing on the range. Participants are provided with all the training information and a written test on South Carolina laws. SC residents successfully completing this South Carolina Concealed Weapon Permit Course can then proceed with the process of obtaining a concealed carry permit from their county sheriff.

There will be a 30 minute break for lunch and several short breaks during the day. You are welcome to bring a lunch from home or buy a lunch from the restaurant next door. The class is approximately 6-8 hours depending on the exact number of students.

What to Bring:

Eye and Hard Shell or Custom Molded Ear Protection
Your firearm and an inside or outside the waistband holster, strong side or appendix only. Part of the shooting qualification involves drawing your firearm from the holster.
Unloaded Firearm and Multiple Magazines - We recommend that you uniquely identify your magazines. This is easily done with fingernail polish or other visible marking on your mags.
Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Note taking material or log book to track your progress (pen & small notebook)
At least 50 rounds of ammo.
Sturdy gun belt.
Proof of Class Purchase

We appreciate you selecting Carolina Sporting Arms for your training. We are confident you will find the class very educational and informative. This class requires a working knowledge of your handgun.

First and EXTREMELY IMPORTANT is that you understand that this is an intermediate class for people who have some experience shooting a handgun. If you have had little or no experience with handguns than you should first opt for one of our basic pistol courses. This is NOT a class to learn how to shoot a gun AND receive a certificate to carry concealed!!! South Carolina requires students to be able to draw their firearm from a holster to shoot the qualification. So you need to be an experienced shooter that has your own firearm, holster for your gun and gun belt.

Please note that individuals who have extensive experience with rifles and/or shotguns should fare well in an intermediate class.

If you have not fired a gun or have limited experience with a firearm, please take the FIRST SHOTS/FIRST STEPS class or the GIVE IT A SHOT CLASS (for women only) before taking this class.

A few details before your arrival:

• THIS IS NOT A BASIC HANDGUN CLASS. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE ADEQUATE PRIOR GUN HANDLING EXPERIENCE. BASIC INSTRUCTION IS AVAILABLE THRU CAROLINA SPORTING ARMS PRIOR TO ADMISSION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONCEALED CARRY CLASS

• We do not rent eye protection, ear protection or holsters. You will need to bring over-the-ear muffs or custom molded ear protection, or purchase these items in the range prior to class.

• Guns and ammo are required in the morning. ALL GUNS BROUGHT INTO THE CLASSROOM WILL BE UNLOADED WITH MAGAZINES REMOVED AND EMPTY OF AMMO, SECURED IN A GUN CASE AND/OR RANGE BAG WITH AMMUNITION BOXED OR BAGGED AND SEPARATE FROM THE GUN. PERSONAL FIREARMS WILL NOT BE HANDLED AT ANY TIME DURING THE CLASS AND MAGAZINES WILL ONLY BE PREPARED ON INSTRUCTION FROM THE INSTRUCTOR ON THE RANGE ONLY. GUNS WILL REMAIN UNLOADED UNTIL THE STUDENT IS ON THE FIRING LINE AND HAS BEEN INSTRUCTED TO "LOAD AND MAKE READY." STRICT ADHERENCE TO THESE RULES IS AN ABSOLUTE NECESSITY.