Places Where You Cannot Take Your Concealed Weapon in South Carolina

In South Carolina, even though you may have a CWP, you cannot take your weapon anywhere you choose. You are not allowed to take a concealed weapon in the following places:

• law enforcement, correctional, or detention facility;
• courthouse or courtroom;
• polling place on election days;
• office of or the business meeting of the governing body of a county, public school district, municipality, or special purpose district;
• school or college athletic event not related to firearms;
• daycare facility or preschool facility;
• a place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by federal law;
• church or other established religious sanctuary unless express permission is given by the appropriate church official or governing body;
• hospital, medical clinic, doctor’s office, or any other facility where medical services or procedures are performed unless expressly authorized by the employer; or
• place clearly marked with a sign prohibiting the carrying of a concealable weapon on the premises.

S.C. Code Sec.  23-31-215(M)