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South Carolina Concealed Carry Laws (2026)

Permitted: South Carolina has been a permitless-carry state (also called constitutional carry) since March 7, 2024 under H.3594, so eligible persons 18 and older may carry concealed without a permit.

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South Carolina has been a permitless-carry state (also called constitutional carry) since March 7, 2024 under H.3594, so eligible persons 18 and older may carry concealed without a permit. An optional CWP from South Carolina's SLED is available for reciprocity, and the minimum age is 18.

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