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This is not legal advice.Concealed-carry reciprocity changes frequently and carries serious legal consequences. Verify current law with the destination state's official source before you carry.

← Where a South Carolina permit is honored

Which Permits Does South Carolina Honor?

South Carolina honors concealed-carry permits from 3 other states, per South Carolina's own official reciprocity source. See the full list below for resident-only or permit-class qualifiers.

Out-of-state permits South Carolina honors

  • South Carolina honors Georgia concealed-carry permits.
  • South Carolina honors North Carolina concealed-carry permits.
  • South Carolina honors Idaho concealed-carry permits (resident permits only; enhanced class only).
Permit stateHonored?QualifiersBasisSource
GeorgiaYesstatutoryofficial (2026-07-09)
North CarolinaYesstatutoryofficial (2026-07-09)
IdahoYesresident permits only; enhanced class onlystatutoryofficial (2026-07-09)

Where is a South Carolina permit honored elsewhere? →

South Carolina reciprocity FAQ

Which permits does South Carolina honor?
South Carolina honors concealed-carry permits from 3 other states, per South Carolina's own official reciprocity source. See the full list below for qualifiers.
Does South Carolina honor resident-only or restricted out-of-state permits?
Yes — some states' permits are honored by South Carolina for residents of that state only. See the qualifiers column in the list below for exactly which states are restricted.