The following are CWP certification requirements.

• You must be at least 21 years of age
• You must be a South Carolina resident (or qualified non-resident, we can help you if you need to determine if you are a qualified non-resident).
• You must be able to pass the SLED (FBI) background check
  • Due to this requirements, two sets of fingerprint cards. provided in class, will be sent with your application to SLED
  • Minor violations such as a few traffic tickets should not results in denial of your application, however, habitual violations, such as six or more traffic tickets in a five year period may be used to deny your application.
• You must be able to legally possess a firearm under South Carolina Law (please contact us if you have a question concerning this requirements).
  • No felonies
  • No dishonorably military discharges
  • No misdemeanor with potential jail terms grated than 1 or 2 years
• Provide a Valid SC Drivers’ License
• Attend eight hours of classroom and range session.
  • Pass The Written Test provided at the end of class. If you pay attention in class you should pass the written examination without too much difficulty
  • Pass the Proficiency Range Test. Our instructors will provide you the marksmanship skills needed to pass this portion. The proficiency test consists of shooting 50 rounds at a silhouette target at the following distances: 10 rounds each at 3, 5, 7, 10 yards and 5 rounds each at 12 and 15 yards. A passing score is hitting 35 out of 50 on the target.
• Submit $50.00 to SLED accompanying your application. This application fee is included in your class fee and we mail in your application. Therefore, there are NO HIDDEN COSTS.
• Our class cost of $150 includes:
  • Fingerprint fees
  • SLED application fee
  • Range fees
  • Proficiency Range Test Approved Targets
  • SLED Application Form
  • Training Certificate to be submitted to SLED