National Carry AcademyTraveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a South Carolina Permit
January 12, 2016
Individuals who are legally allowed to possess firearms may carry them loaded in vehicles as long as they are kept in the vehicle’s trunk, in a glove box or console.
Section 16-23-10. Definitions.
Under this section, the following terms are defined:
• “Handgun” refers to a firearm that is capable of expelling a projectile and can be discharged using one hand. This does not include firearms that are considered antique or collector’s item.
• “Luggage compartment” refers to the trunk of the vehicle. For a vehicle without a trunk, this refers to the area of the vehicle that can hold the luggage. For a station wagon, van, truck, sports utility vehicle and hatchback vehicle, the luggage compartment is the area at the back of the rearmost seat.
Section 16-23-20. Unlawful Carrying of Handgun; Exceptions.
Carrying of a concealed or unconcealed weapon in one’s person is unlawful except for the following:
a. Law enforcement officers and reserve police officers while on their official duties
b. Private investigators while on their official duties
c. Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard and State Militia while on their official duties
d. Members of an organization of target shooters, antique and modern collectors of firearms during shows and exhibits
e. Authorized hunters and fishermen while on hunting and fishing
f. Individuals lawfully engaged in manufacturing, repairing, purchasing or dealing in handguns
g. An individual in his own home or place of business
h. An individual who has been authorized by a property owner
i. An individual in a vehicle with the firearm secured in a locked glove compartment, console or trunk of the vehicle.
j. An individual with a valid carry permit with the firearm placed under the seat inside the vehicle or in a closed compartment.
k. An individual transporting an unloaded firearm from the place of purchase to his dwelling or place of business and the trip should be uninterrupted.
l. Prison guard while on their official duties
m. An individual who is engaged in any activity related to firearms
n. An individual who is transferring a firearm to or from a vehicle and other places mentioned in this section
Section 23-31-230. Carrying concealed weapons between automobile and accommodation.
Individuals are allowed to carry concealed weapons from an automobile to a rented and paid accommodation.
Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a South Carolina Permit
January 12, 2016
Individuals who are legally allowed to possess firearms may carry them loaded in vehicles as long as they are kept in the vehicle’s trunk, in a glove box or console.
Section 16-23-10. Definitions.
Under this section, the following terms are defined:
• “Handgun” refers to a firearm that is capable of expelling a projectile and can be discharged using one hand. This does not include firearms that are considered antique or collector’s item.
• “Luggage compartment” refers to the trunk of the vehicle. For a vehicle without a trunk, this refers to the area of the vehicle that can hold the luggage. For a station wagon, van, truck, sports utility vehicle and hatchback vehicle, the luggage compartment is the area at the back of the rearmost seat.
Section 16-23-20. Unlawful Carrying of Handgun; Exceptions.
Carrying of a concealed or unconcealed weapon in one’s person is unlawful except for the following:
a. Law enforcement officers and reserve police officers while on their official duties
b. Private investigators while on their official duties
c. Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard and State Militia while on their official duties
d. Members of an organization of target shooters, antique and modern collectors of firearms during shows and exhibits
e. Authorized hunters and fishermen while on hunting and fishing
f. Individuals lawfully engaged in manufacturing, repairing, purchasing or dealing in handguns
g. An individual in his own home or place of business
h. An individual who has been authorized by a property owner
i. An individual in a vehicle with the firearm secured in a locked glove compartment, console or trunk of the vehicle.
j. An individual with a valid carry permit with the firearm placed under the seat inside the vehicle or in a closed compartment.
k. An individual transporting an unloaded firearm from the place of purchase to his dwelling or place of business and the trip should be uninterrupted.
l. Prison guard while on their official duties
m. An individual who is engaged in any activity related to firearms
n. An individual who is transferring a firearm to or from a vehicle and other places mentioned in this section
Section 23-31-230. Carrying concealed weapons between automobile and accommodation.
Individuals are allowed to carry concealed weapons from an automobile to a rented and paid accommodation.