Status Of South Carolina Open Carry
BY Herschel Smith
5 years ago
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – State lawmakers are considering a new open carry bill that, if approved, would allow guns to be carried inside grocery stores, on the beaches and at public events.
You would also see them in businesses across the state.
Charleston Police Chief Luther Reynolds and the group ‘Arm in Arm’ are working to stop what they call a “dangerous bill.”
“Open carry of handguns where we live, worship and shop is irresponsible and a threat to the safety of our children and families,” said Peter Zalaka with Arm in Arm SC.
The open carry bill is not expected to be up for discussion until lawmakers return in January 2020.
The only danger here is a cop who has no respect for his oath to the constitution. Peter Zalaka – Arm in Arm with controllers.
Hey Peter, give me a single instance of a state that is in more danger now because they adopted constitutional carry? Just one. I can put you in touch with LEOs from Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma if you want.
Hey Peter, one more thing. I know why you’re really opposed to the bill. All of those businessmen in Charleston don’t want those awful poor people carrying sidearms openly, do they? It might affect their hospitality industry income stream. That would make your reasons disingenuous, and you a liar.
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On November 21, 2019 at 12:11 pm, Geoff said:
South Carolina has been trying for Open Carry for at least 5 years and it never comes up for vote even though passing out of Committee. One of the last 5 States that ban Open Carry. While the State Law provides for a few exceptions, there is no Public Open Carry of handguns. Rifles OK, but hardly anybody does. The Exception to Open Carry are much like Florida, to and from Hunting and Fishing and while engaged in Hunting and Fishing. And of course on your own property or with the permission of a land owner on his property.
SECTION 16-23-20. Unlawful carrying of handgun; exceptions.
It is unlawful for anyone to carry about the person any handgun, whether concealed or not, except as follows, unless otherwise specifically prohibited by law:
(4) licensed hunters or fishermen who are engaged in hunting or fishing or going to or from their places of hunting or fishing while in a vehicle or on foot;
(8) a person in his home or upon his real property or a person who has the permission of the owner or the person in legal possession or the person in legal control of the home or real property;
On November 21, 2019 at 1:29 pm, ExpatNJ said:
“Open carry of handguns, where the laws we expect you to obey without question are written, is a threat to the safety of our Controllers”, said Peter Zalaka.
There. Fixed it for him. ‘Peter’. Good name for him.
On November 21, 2019 at 2:34 pm, Longbow said:
{“Open carry of handguns where we live, worship and shop is irresponsible and a threat to the safety of our children and families,” said Peter Zalaka with Arm in Arm SC.}
Then, by golly, don’t allow ANY policemen into those areas! They open carry! Policemen would be putting people in danger by open carrying where we live and worship! It’s irresponsible and a threat to our children and families!
Stop it! Stop it now!
Wait… wha…?
Policemen are “special”? They have special cop training and special cop powers and abilities above and beyond those of mortal men?
Really?
On November 22, 2019 at 9:54 am, Dirk said:
Dam, shopping with an m4 strapped on, has to be ackward. I’m a left coaster, apparently this states non open carry? Can you guys conceal carry ? Educate me.
Dirk