South Carolina Concealed Carry Course

This class is required by South Carolina in order to obtain your Training Certificate required to apply for a Concealed Carry Handgun Permit. It is comprised of an 8 hour mandatory classroom training with additional time on the range for practical shooting. When registering you must specify your name as it appears on your South Carolina Drivers License.

NOTE: There will be a written exam on the content of the course along with a shooting evaluation. Students must pass in order to receive their certification.

Date:TBD
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm

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CRPC Member Fee: $65

Non-Member Fee: $85 ($25 is non-refundable. See the Cancellation Policy for more information.)

Payment: Invoices will be sent via PayPal to the email address provided on your registration (please ensure accurate information).

This South Carolina Concealed Weapons Permit class has been developed to go above and beyond state mandated standards to ensure students have the information needed to keep up with the ever-changing world and environment. This class includes lectures, practical demonstrations, videos, and interactive portions. Folks from all backgrounds and knowledge, skill, and comfort levels can learn and grow during this class.
 

The classroom portion is expected to take approximately 4 hours (including break and lunch times). Once we have completed the classroom portion, we will move to the range where we will begin the shooting qualification. This duration will vary with class size but is expected to last approximately 2 hours.

We look forward to knowing our communities are safer with more educated and informed citizens.

Requirements for this class:

• Students shall already know how to safely operate, load, unload, draw, and use their firearm.

  • Students will be required to draw from a holster as a part of this course, so they must know how to do this safely BEFORE the class.

• Students will be required to take and pass a 50-question written test with a score of 70% or better.

  • Question styles will be multiple-choice and write-in.

• Students will be required to take and pass a 50-round course of fire with a score of 70% or better.

  • Distances range from 3 yards to 15 yards and scoring will be on a B-27 target.

Items to bring for this class:

• A handgun that is functioning properly.

• 50 rounds of ammunition for your handgun (minimum).

  • 100 rounds are recommended.

• A holster that holds your handgun securely when turned upside-down.

• Adequate eye and hearing protection.

• Proper attire for a shooting environment.

  • Close-toed shoes, hard-brimmed hat, high-necked shirt, etc.

• Tools specific to your firearm, optic, holster, and/or accessories.

• Food, snacks, water, beverages, etc.

• Pen/Pencil and paper.

• Driver’s License.

Hunter Safety Course

Date: TBD
Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Indoor Range

More than a firearm safety course, instruction includes ethics and responsibility, conservation and wildlife management, wildlife identification, survival and first aid, specialty hunting and tree stand safety.

There are no minimum age requirements, however, classes are taught at a sixth grade level and tests must be completed without assistance. Courses are a minimum of 6 hours, taught by wildlife officers, hunter education specialists and certified volunteer instructors, and certification is accepted in every state and province in North America.

Due to hunter education, hunting accidents have decreased by over 50% during the last twenty years making hunting one of the safest recreational activities.

To register, click the Calendars tab and select "Hunter Safety Course" on the date listed above.