1. Bring your pistol ( UNLOADED ) and 50 rounds of ammo. ( Pistols are available on loan  at no charge. All you do is pay for the ammo which is $15 for a .38 special revolver  or 9mm , $6 if you use a .22 target pistol .

2. Your SC Drivers License. Make sure address is correct. A copy will be made and notorized on class day to be attached to your application as proof of residence. If you prefer to bring your own copy make sure it is clear and legible. Also paper for notes and a black ink pen.

3. Eye and ear protection. We have these on loan at no charge if needed.

4. Side belt holster. Also on loan if needed. MAKE SURE YOU WEAR A BELT FOR THE HOLSTER. For safety reasons on the range holsters must be strong side ( i.e if you are right handed on your right side )

5. Be sure and have suitable clothing to be outside at least an hour and a half  hour while at the range.

6. All forms from the registration packet and balance due for class fee.

There are no chairs or benches at the range. You are welcome to bring along a lawn chair if you wish. We will have water available at the range but feel free to bring your own drinks. ( No Alcohol )

1. Your SLED application certified by Instructor.

2. SLED Training Certificate ( Issued at end of class )

3. Two fingerprint cards.

4. A notarized copy of your DL.

5. A bank check, money order, or certified check made out to SLED for $50 ( Note: This is separate from the $75 class fee that you pay to me for the class. I.E. you will end up paying a total of $125 in fees to get your CWP. You renew the CWP after 4 years but you only take the class once.) Cash or personal checks are okay for the class fee but not accepted by SLED for the SLED processing fee.

NOTE: ALL PAPERWORK ABOVE IS DONE IN CLASS AND YOU LEAVE AT THE END OF THE DAY WITH EVERYTHING IN HAND TO SEND TO SLED ( EXCEPT FOR THE $50 CHECK TO SLED ) INCLUDING A PRE-ADDRESSED MAILING ENVELOPE. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO MAIL EVERYTHING IN IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CLASS BUT THE SOONER YOU SEND IT IN THE SOONER YOU WILL GET YOUR PERMIT BACK.

CHILD SAFETY : One of the safest way to protect our children is to have a set of fingerprints for your children in your file. I have childrens fingerprint cards and will be happy to do it for you at no charge. Just call 864-225-6424 an arrange a time. WHEN DO I GET MY PERMIT BACK The law states that SLED must return your permit within 90 days after your application is received in Columbia. The return time varies during the year but the average is about 7-8 weeks. Note: Because of 100% increase in applications since Jan. 1, 2009 the wait time now is about 90 days on new applications and 60 days on renewals.

YOUR SAFETY IS PRIORITY # 1. PLEASE MAKE SURE PISTOLS ARE UNLOADED AND AMMO REMAINS IN YOUR CAR.  IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAFETY REGULATIONS INSTRUCTOR MUST INSPECT ALL FIREARMS AT THE DOOR FOR SAFETY BEFORE YOU BRING THEM INTO THE CLASSROOM .

We would like to thank the sponsors of the SKIPJ RANGE CLUB for allowing the use of their range for our CWP classes. Those interested in range membership can find info on the HELPFUL LINKS page on this website. While at the range everyone is asked to observe the rules of the range. Please review below:

I. Keep your UNLOADED pistol in your holster at all times until you are on the firing line and are told to load.

2. When on the firing line keep the pistol pointed down range ALWAYS when not in the holster.

3. Everyone is responsible for safety. If you see someone doing something unsafe IMMEDIATELY bring it to everyone's attention.

4. NO SMOKING . Smoking is allowed only in the posted SAFE AREA. This will be pointed out when you get to the range.

5. HEARING PROTECTION is required at all times except in the posted SAFE AREA.

6. Place all trash in trash cans before leaving.

7. Shooting at range props and anything other than the provided target is strictly prohibited.

8. Please note: We want everyone to be safe and we do not want to jeopardise our priviledge of using the SKIPJ Range. SLED requires instructors to consider diliberate unsafe acts with a firearm as a justification to refuse certifying the CWP application regardless of scores made.

NOTE: After completion of the range exercise you are welcome to walk around and look at the range facilities if you are interested in joining.