Sign found at building entrances where firearms are prohibited. As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws, to legally possess firearms in certain areas of National Park sites; however, federal law prohibits firearms in many buildings and facilities at these sites- those places are marked with signs at all public entrances (these included visitor centers and historic forts). It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering this park. As a starting point, please visit our state’s website at





. As a starting point, please visit our state’s website at www.sled.sc.gov/SCStateGunLaws1.aspx?MenuID=CWP to become familiar with the state gun laws in South Carolina. Firearms are prohibited in all buildings/facilities at Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, including the historic forts. The following is a list of buildings where firearms are prohibited: Firearms are prohibited inside of historic Fort Sumter Photo: NPS/Taormina Historic Fort Sumter Firearms are prohibited inside of the Fort Sumter Visitor Center Photo: NPS/Taormina Fort Sumter Visitor and Education Center Firearms are prohibited inside of historic Fort Moultrie Photo: NPS/Taormina Historic Fort Moultrie Firearms are prohibited inside of the Fort Moultrie Visitor Center Photo: NPS/Taormina Fort Moultrie Visitor Center Firearms are prohibited inside of Park Headquarters Photo: NPS/Taormina Park Headquarters Firearms are prohibited in the newly restored Boathouse at the U.S. Coast Guard Historic District Photo: NPS/Taormina Boathouse at the U.S. Coast Guard Historic District