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South Carolina Gun Control Laws
More Information on Gun Control Laws
| Code Section | 16-23-30, 230, 520 |
| Illegal Arms | Machine gun; sawedoff shotgun/rifle, military firearm; teflon-coated ammunition, defaced firearm; tear-gas gun |
| Waiting Period | None |
| Who May Not Own | Pistol: 1. Convicted of crime of violence; 2. Member of subversive organization; 3. Under 21 with military exception; 4. Anyone court has adjudged to be unfit to possess pistol; 5. Fugitive from justice; 6. Habitual drunkard or drug addict; 7. Mentally incompetent |
| Law Prohibiting Firearms On or Near School Grounds | Misdemeanor or Felony. 16-23-420, 430 |
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