South Carolina CCW reciprocity map
See where your South Carolina permit is recognized, plus essential carry rules for the road, free to use and checked against official sources.
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Not legal advice. Carry laws change; confirm with official state sources before you travel. South Carolina entry reviewed May 17, 2026.
Where your South Carolina permit is recognized
South Carolina carry rules at a glance
What South Carolina permit holders should know
SC enacted constitutional carry in 2024. CWP program remains for reciprocity benefits. GA and NC permits automatically recognized for residents and non-residents.
Notable South Carolina restrictions
- Constitutional carry effective March 7, 2024 (H. 3594) for adults 18+
- GA and NC permits automatically honored regardless of residency
- Other reciprocal states honored only for residents of those states
- No duty to inform LE during routine encounters
Sources and review
Armanac reviewed this South Carolina entry on May 17, 2026. We check state police, attorney general, licensing-agency, and legislative material, and keep formal reciprocity separate from permitless carry.
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