Gamecocked&loaded
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I've been wanting my CWP since I moved back to SC two years ago and now that I'm married with a baby on the way I want my wife to be able to protect herself as well.
Problem is, for a couple, it normally comes to around $300 for them to get their CWPs:
Classes are normally $85+
SLED fee of $50
Ammunition at a conservative $13/box
I looked at the law concerning CWPs and there are two provisions that caught my eye:
SECTION 23-31-210
(5) “Proof of training” means an original document or certified copy of the document supplied by an applicant that certifies that he is either:
(c) a person who can demonstrate to the Director of SLED or his designee that he has a proficiency in both the use of handguns and state laws pertaining to handguns;
(e) a person who has a SLED certified or approved competitive handgun shooting classification;
As I read it, if I can demonstrate to the director of SLED or whoever drew the short straw to be his stand in that I have the proficiency already, I'm considered to have "proof of training". Seems you could also bypass the class requirement if you're a competitive shooter (I shoot IDPA) but I can't find any sort of list of what is "SLED certified or approved".
Is there anyone here that can possibly elaborate on this, perhaps someone who went this route instead of paying a significant cost for a class?
Problem is, for a couple, it normally comes to around $300 for them to get their CWPs:
Classes are normally $85+
SLED fee of $50
Ammunition at a conservative $13/box
I looked at the law concerning CWPs and there are two provisions that caught my eye:
SECTION 23-31-210
(5) “Proof of training” means an original document or certified copy of the document supplied by an applicant that certifies that he is either:
(c) a person who can demonstrate to the Director of SLED or his designee that he has a proficiency in both the use of handguns and state laws pertaining to handguns;
(e) a person who has a SLED certified or approved competitive handgun shooting classification;
As I read it, if I can demonstrate to the director of SLED or whoever drew the short straw to be his stand in that I have the proficiency already, I'm considered to have "proof of training". Seems you could also bypass the class requirement if you're a competitive shooter (I shoot IDPA) but I can't find any sort of list of what is "SLED certified or approved".
Is there anyone here that can possibly elaborate on this, perhaps someone who went this route instead of paying a significant cost for a class?