TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2020
STATE CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION – Article 1, Section 20.
“A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.”
Gun Laws Overview
| RIFLES & SHOTGUNS | HANDGUNS | |
|---|---|---|
| Permit to Purchase | No | No |
| Registration of Firearms | No | No |
| Licensing of Owners | No | No |
| Permit to Carry | No | Yes |
| The list and map below are included as a tool to assist you in validating your information. We have made every effort to report the information correctly, however reciprocity and recognition agreements are subject to frequent change. The information is not intended as legal advice or a restatement of law and does not include: restrictions that may be placed on non-resident permits, individuals under the age of 21, qualifying permit classes, and/or any other factor which may limit reciprocity and/or recognition. For any particular situation, a licensed local attorney must be consulted for an accurate interpretation. YOU MUST ABIDE WITH ALL LAWS: STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL.RECIPROCITY NOTES: South Carolina does not recognize other states’ non-resident permits or licenses. South Carolina honors only the ENHANCED permits for these states: Idaho, Mississippi, North Dakota (Class 1), and South Dakota. West Virginia permits are honored by South Carolina if the permittee is 21 years of age and older; http://www.sled.sc.gov/Reciprocity1.aspx?MenuID=CWP. Michigan and Florida recognize only South Carolina RESIDENT permits. |
| STATE STATUS | |
|---|---|
| Castle Doctrine | Enacted |
| No-Net Loss | No Legislation |
| Right to Carry Confidentiality | Provisions Enacted |
| Right to Carry in Restaurants | Legal |
| Right To Carry Laws | Shall Issue |
| Right To Carry Reciprocity and Recognition | Conditional Recognition |
| Right to Keep & Bear Arms State Constitutional Provisions | With Provisions |
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