Lawmakers earlier this session passed a bill that allows open carry with a permit. Author: WLTX, Associated Press Updated: 6:27 PM EDT April 7, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. The South Carolina House has given key approval to a bill allowing gun owners to openly carry a firearm without a permit.
The Constitutional Carry Act of 2021 passed 69 to 47 Wednesday.
Just a few weeks ago legislators passed a bill allowing open carry if someone has a permit, but this bill would remove the provision, allowing anyone to open carry, regardless if they have a permit. Republicans also amended Wednesday’s bill to bar the state from enforcing federal gun control regulations.