Concealed Weapons Permit and Military

[ventura.usmc]

I have heard once or twice that by going through the Pistol Range Course while in the Marine Corps, it will constitute for the training necessary to obtain my CWP in South Carolina. Can anyone either confirm or deny that? Thank you.

 

[NavyLCDR]

Link Removed CONCEALED WEAPON PERMITS SECTION 23-31-210. Definitions. As used in this article: (5) “Proof of training” means an original document or certified copy of the document supplied by an applicant that certifies that he is either: (f) a member of the active or reserve military, or a member of the National Guard who has had handgun training in the previous three years.

 

[sdprof]

(5) “Proof of training” means an original document or certified copy of the document supplied by an applicant that certifies that he is either:
...
(f) a member of the active or reserve military, or a member of the National Guard who has had handgun training in the previous three years.

source: Link Removed

It would seem that it should fill the requirement.
YMMV

 

[fnsmoak]

Due to having pursued this issue for applicants over the past several years, you need to understand that the words "Proof of training ~ ~ in the previous three years" are the criteria needing proof by hard copy.

Just because you have military service does not mean that you get a pass from handgun safety, or skipping the "rite of passage" of wasting 50 costly, precious, rnds of ammo. Besides, that's the most entertaining part of the class. Why miss it?

If you are able to provide hard copy of a handgun safety course, this only satisfies the Live Fire qualification, NOT the 50 question CWP Exam relating to situational thought process and SC Laws regarding firearms. This part of the "training" could make the difference in the family keeping the house & savings, and YOU IN IT if you ever end up in litigation regarding "use" of a firearm.

Learning to use the tool is easy. Learning that it is best to NOT USE THE TOOL is important.

GUNSMOAK.com

 

[Pir8fan]

Call the SC AG's office. Some states don't even require active duty personnel to have a permit.

 

[NavyLCDR]

Call the SC AG's office. Some states don't even require active duty personnel to have a permit.

Georgia being the ONLY one.

 

[sdprof]

Call the SC AG's office. Some states don't even require active duty personnel to have a permit.

Really? Where?

Georgia treats active duty military as resident, but still seems to require them to get the permit.

 

[NavyLCDR]

Really? Where?

Georgia treats active duty military as resident, but still seems to require them to get the permit.

GA Code 16.11.130 exempts active duty military persons from the requirement to obtain the Georgia Weapons Carry License.

§ 16-11-130. Exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2

(a) Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2 shall not apply to or affect any of the following persons if such persons are employed in the offices listed below or when authorized by federal or state law, regulations, or order:

(1) Peace officers, as such term is defined in paragraph (11) of Code Section 16-1-3, and retired peace officers so long as they remain certified whether employed by the state or a political subdivision of the state or another state or a political subdivision of another state but only if such other state provides a similar privilege for the peace officers of this state;

(2) Wardens, superintendents, and keepers of correctional institutions, jails, or other institutions for the detention of persons accused or convicted of an offense;

(3) Persons in the military service of the state or of the United States;