South Carolina Gun Laws
Permitless concealed carryEligibility and location restrictions apply.
- Concealed carry
- Eligible people can carry concealed without a permit. Optional permits are available.
- Open carry
- Open handgun carry is generally allowed without a carry permit for eligible people. Location, age and other restrictions still apply.
- Police stops
- The former advance-notification requirement was repealed by the 2024 permitless-carry law. Responses to an officer and other lawful directions remain separate requirements.
Sources & dates
Checked 2026-09-05.
Traveling to another state?
Check where your permit is recognized and see the carry rules along your route.