South Carolina Statutory Firearms Laws
Title 16 – Crimes and Offenses, CHAPTER 23, Offenses Involving Weapons
Handguns
SECTION 16-23-10. Definitions.
SECTION 16-23-20. Unlawful carrying of handgun; exceptions.
SECTION 16-23-30. Sale or delivery of handgun to and possession by certain persons unlawful; stolen handguns.
SECTION 16-23-50. Penalties; disposition of fines; forfeiture and disposition of handguns.
SECTION 16-23-55. Procedure for returning found handgun.
SECTION 16-23-410. Pointing firearm at another person.
SECTION 16-23-420. Possession of firearm on school property; concealed weapons.
SECTION 16-23-430. Carrying weapon on school property; concealed weapons.
SECTION 16-23-440. Discharging firearms at or into dwellings, structures, enclosures, vehicles or equipment; penalties.
SECTION 16-23-460. Carrying concealed weapons; forfeiture of weapons.
SECTION 16-23-465. Additional penalty for unlawfully carrying pistol or firearm onto premises of business selling alcoholic liquor, beer or wine for on-premises consumption; exceptions.
Title 23 – Law Enforcement and Public Safety, CHAPTER 31, Firearms
Concealed Weapon Permits
SECTION 23-31-210. Definitions.
SECTION 23-31-215. Issuance of permits.
SECTION 23-31-220. Right to allow or permit concealed weapons upon premises; signs.
SECTION 23-31-225. Carrying concealed weapons into residences or dwellings.
SECTION 23-31-230. Carrying concealed weapons between automobile and accommodation.
SECTION 23-31-235. Sign requirements.
SECTION 23-31-400. Definitions; unlawful use of firearm; violations.
Title 16 – Crimes and Offenses, CHAPTER 11, Offenses Against Property
Protection of Persons and Property Act
SECTION 16-11-420. Intent and findings of General Assembly.
SECTION 16-11-430. Definitions.
SECTION 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.
SECTION 16-11-450. Immunity from criminal prosecution and civil actions; law enforcement officer exception; costs.
Title 58 – Public Utilities, Services and Carriers, CHAPTER 23, Motor Vehicle Carriers
Public Transportation Passenger Rights
SECTION 58-23-1820. Definitions.
SECTION 58-23-1830. General prohibitions; persons who may be refused transportation; violations and penalties.
SECTION 58-25-20. Definitions. “Public transportation”