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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.
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.
Official source: sled.sc.gov →
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Concealed Carry in states bordering South Carolina
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- GeorgiaPermitted
No permit is needed. Since April 12, 2022, Georgia allows permitless carry for any "lawful weapons carrier": generally anyone 21 or older who is not legally barred from having a firearm, or 18 or older with qualifying military service. Visitors are covered if they would qualify for a Georgia license apart from residency, or hold a carry license from any state. A Georgia license is optional.
Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: georgia.gov · Full Georgia rule →
- North CarolinaConditional
North Carolina requires a permit to carry concealed, and the minimum age is 21. It is shall-issue through the county sheriff, and North Carolina is not permitless.
Verified Jul 6, 2026 · Source: ncdoj.gov · Full North Carolina rule →
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