South Carolina
Permitless carryPermitless carry: anyone who can legally own a gun may carry. Check the state's age limits and places you can't carry.
What to Do
- You can carry without any permit if you can legally own a gun, but check the state's minimum age first.
- Learn where carry is banned: schools, courthouses, government buildings and bars are common.
- Find out if you must tell an officer you're carrying during a stop.
- Massachusetts rules still apply the moment you cross back. Make sure everything you bring home is legal in Massachusetts.
Check the Details
- South Carolina carry laws on handgunlaw.us (age limits, places you can't carry, duty to inform)
- Federal safe passage: 18 U.S.C. § 926A
General education, not legal advice. Reciprocity changes often. Confirm with South Carolina's state police or attorney general before you carry. Last checked October 27, 2026.