Law-abiding adults can now carry guns openly in South Carolina after governor approves new law
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Any adult who can legally own a gun can now carry one openly in South Carolina after Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill into law Thursday, just a day after it received final legislative approval.
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The SC House approved a bill that would allow legal gun owners to open carry without a permit. The Senate is expected to pass the bill after adding penalties for violations.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Any adult who can legally own a gun can now carry one openly in South Carolina after Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill into law Thursday, just a day after it received final legislative approval.
Governor McMasters has signed the South Carolina Constitutional Carry bill H 3594 into law on Thursday, March 7, 2024. The law becomes effective immediately.
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