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The new law enables individuals 18 and older who are legally allowed to own firearms to carry them, openly or concealed, without requiring training or registration for a permit. Previously, the ...
South Carolina passed a law in 2021 requiring a CWP to carry publicly. A Concealed Weapons Permit requires training on how to fire weapons and other gun safety aspects. Now, there is no ...
South Carolina law allows concealed weapon owners to openly carry a handgun if they are at least 21 years old, obtain a permit after taking eight hours of training, and pass a background check.
South Carolina is a "shall issue" concealed carry permit state. No permit is required to purchase rifles, shotguns, or handguns. No permit is required to purchase rifles, shotguns, or handguns. South Carolina also has " Castle Doctrine " legal protection of the use of deadly force against intruders into one's home, business, or car. [ 3 ]
All other constitutional carry states previously had concealed-carry license requirements prior to adoption of unrestricted carry laws, and continue to issue licenses on a shall-issue basis for the purposes of inter-state reciprocity (allowing residents of the state to travel to other states with a concealed weapon, abiding by that state's law).
The Senate is expected to vote on the bill Wednesday and if approved will go to Gov. Henry McMaster's desk possibly becoming law before the week ends
Permit required to carry concealed loaded firearm on foot. No permit needed for open carry, concealed carry of an unloaded firearm, or transport of a loaded firearm either concealed or openly in a vehicle. Unlawfully carrying a concealed firearm is a petty misdemeanor that is punishable by up to 6 months in a county jail and/or a fine of up to ...
SC legislators eases carrying guns. It still has hurdles to go before passing