Carry Law Preemptions for South Carolina
Section 23-31-510. Prohibition Against Regulation of Certain Matters. Counties, municipalities and other political subdivisions in South Carolina are not allowed to establish regulations and ordinances to restrict the possession, transportation, ownership, purchase, sale and registration of firearms, ammunition and other related supplies. Section 23-31-520. Power to Regulate Public Use of Firearms; Confiscation of Firearms or […]
South Carolina Laws for Use of Deadly Force
16-11-420 thru 16-11-450. “Protection of Persons and Property Act”. 16-11-420. Intent and Findings of General Assembly. 16-11-430. Definitions. 16-11-440. Presumption of Reasonable Fear of Imminent Peril When Using Deadly Force Against Another Unlawfully Entering Residence, Occupied Vehicle or Place of Business. 16-11-450. Immunity from Criminal Prosecution and Civil Actions; Law Enforcement Officer Exception; Costs. These […]
State and City Laws for Carrying Knives
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Laws for Carrying Where Alcohol is Served
16-23-465. Concealed carriers shall not consume alcoholic beverages while possessing firearms on establishments. Restaurant carrying is allowed in the state of South Carolina. “Restaurant carrying” means carrying a firearm in a restaurant that serves alcohol. This may or may not mean that the carrier is allowed to sit at the bar area of the restaurant. […]
Electric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
Defensive Sprays 16-23-470. Possession of a tear gas that is not more than 30ml for self-defense purposes is legal in South Carolina.
South Carolina LEOSA Information
There is no information about South Carolina LEOSA available. Visit the USA Page to learn more about LEOSA.
Relevant Court Cases and Opinions of South Carolina AG
South Carolina Attorney General on Off-Duty Police Officers on Schools
Additional Information and Airport Requirements
Carrying of firearms in airport terminals that are publicly owned is not allowed. Possession of firearms in parking lots of airports is allowed. The validity of an individual’s training is up to 3 years. An individual’s residency is established once a Driver’s License is obtained. The minimum age required to obtain a carry permit in […]
Supplemental Information
Section 50-11-760. Hunting from Certain Public Roads and Railroad Rights-of-Way Prohibited; Definitions; Penalties Under this section, a “loaded firearm” means that it contains ammunition. State of Emergency Section 23-31-520. Power to Regulate Public Use of Firearms; Confiscation of Firearms or Ammunition. This section does not affect the power of the counties, municipalities, and other political […]
Age Requirements for Carrying or Moving Firearms
The minimum age requirement to carry and transport a firearm in a vehicle within South Carolina without the need for any type of permit is 18 years old. Note: Some states are restrictive when it comes to carrying and transporting of firearms that they only allow transporting to and from the gun shops, repair shops, […]