Change in South Carolina Handgun Laws Could Lead to West Virginia CCW Permits Being Honored

June 13, 2008 -- Attempts by West Virginia to enter into a concealed handgun reciprocity agreement with South Carolina have been unsuccessful. Inconsistencies between the two states’ laws precluded and agreement. As a consequence, West Virginia concealed handgun licenses are not honored in South Carolina. This would appear to have changed with the passage by the South Carolina General Assembly of H.B. 3212.

H.B. 3212, which will become effective upon approval by Governor Mark Sanford, requires that all valid out-of-state concealed handguns be honored in South Carolina. The action by South Carolina does not effect the recognition of South Carolina licenses in West Virginia which can only be accomplished through a reciprocity agreement. The Attorney General’s Office will be contacting South Carolina immediately upon Governor Sanford’s approval about an agreement.

Source: West Virginia Attorney General

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