South Carolina Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does South Carolina require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does South Carolina require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does South Carolina require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does South Carolina issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does South Carolina issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does South Carolina have preemption over subdivisions?
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  A:

  South Carolina has preemption over state firearm laws.

• +Q: Does South Carolina have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does South Carolina support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does South Carolina have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does South Carolina uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does South Carolina have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does South Carolina have?

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