South Carolina CWP Course Columbia 11/24

Day-of Requirements

Failure to meet PSA and SLED's following requirements may result in non-admittance or a failure of the course.

Attendees must:

1. Bring a copy of your CWP Class Order Confirmation.
2. Have closed toed footwear (no flip flops or other open shoes)
3. Have safe upperwear (no tank tops or low cut shirts/blouses)
4. Have a belt or hip holster (no shoulder, pocket, inside-the-pant type)
5. A 1” to 1’1/2” belt to retain your hip holster
6. Have a gun .32 caliber or larger (if you do not own a firearm, we do have rentals available for an additional fee)
7. Have eye and ear protection (sunglasses are not considered eye protection, we have rentals available)
8. Have 25 rounds of ammunition (brass cased only). We can sell to you the day of or before the class
9. Be 21 years of age or older to obtain a concealed weapon permit, although 18-20 year olds can still attend this class and submit application upon 21st birthday
10. Be a South Carolina resident (by proof of South Carolina driver’s license). If you wish to obtain a non-resident license, are active-duty military stationed in South Carolina, or are a legal alien, please see instructor to provide further documentation.
11. All firearms entering our facility must be unloaded/cleared and cased or bagged

Course Prerequisites for LEO and Military.

Retired Military Need:

1. Complete the legal portion of the class and written test
2. Copy of their DD214
3. Copy of their Drivers license
4. CWP Application and Student/Instructor Checklist
5. These documents will be signed by the instructor when the written portion of the test is completed.
6. Applications postmarked to SLED after 8-15-2021 will have SLED fees waived for Disabled Veterans.

Instate LE retired/active:

1. Complete the legal portion of the class and written test
2. Proof graduating The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
3. Proof they have qualified within the last year
4. CWP Application and student /instructor Checklist
5. These documents will be signed by the instructor when the written portion of the test is completed.
6. Applications postmarked to SLED after 8-15-2021 will have SLED fees waived for LE.

Out of State LE:

1. Complete the legal portion of the class and written test
2. Proof of completing a LE academy which firearms qualification is required
3. Copy of heir Drivers License
4. CWP Application and Student/Instructor checklist
5. These documents will be signed by the Instructor when the written portion of the test is completed
6. Applications postmarked to SLED after 8-15-2021 will have SLED fees waived for out of state LE

Active Military:

1. CWP Application
2. 2 fingerprint cards filled out in black ink and fingerprints rolled in appropriate spaces.
3. Proof of Military service
4. Permanent change of station orders
5. A copy of their Drivers License
6. Applications postmarked to SLED after 8-15-2021 will have SLED fees waived.
7. Check the appropriate box at the top of the application
8. No instructor is needed to sign off, nor a training date/place.