Criminals Bogus Story Didn’t Check Out As to Why He’d Been Shot.
A man from Sumter, South Carolina, is in jail today after he told police he’d been shot while in the Manning Avenue area on Tuesday. But when police went to investigate, Tonyia McGirt, public information officer for Sumter Police Department said that they could not find any evidence of a shooting occurring there. However, they…
Read MoreMinnesota Drop SC and Adds CT, HI, and OH Permit Recognition
As directed by Minnesota Statute 624.714, MN DPS conducts an annual review to determine which other states have laws “similar” to Minnesota in order to determine what out-of-state permits will be honored in Minnesota.
Read MoreLouisiana and South Carolina Permitless Carry – What You Need to Know
Last week saw two additional states join the ranks of “Constitutional Carry” states. Constitutional Carry, also known as Permitless Carry, is the name given to states that allow the concealed carry of a handgun in public without any license or permit.
Read MoreSouth Carolina: Permitless Carry Law Moves One Step Closer to Governor’s Desk
On February 1st, South Carolinians who value personal liberty and the right to self-defense were pleased to see House Bill 3594 passed the State Senate. As it stands now, the permitless carry bill would restore gun rights in the Palmetto State. The bill still must pass the House of Representatives and receive Governor Henry McMaster’s…
Read MoreConcealed Carrier Shot With His Own Gun When Trying to Stop Domestic Violence Incident
A good samaritan driving down the road on New Years Eve was likely alarmed when he witnessed a man fighting with a woman in the road. According to police reports he saw the man push the woman into the street and hit her on the side of the head. What would you do? This good…
Read MoreCan I Shoot in My Backyard in South Carolina
If you live in South Carolina and like to shoot, you may have wondered if you can shoot your firearm in your backyard. I’ll try to give some guidance on this. First things, first. The context of this article has to do with shooting recreationally. If you’re defending yourself or someone else on your property,…
Read MoreSouth Carolina Honors 4 New State’s Concealed Carry Permits
South Carolina recognizes 4 new states’ concealed carry permits. The changes took effect on September 12th, 2021. Change to SC Concealed Carry Reciprocity: Folks from: Delaware Illinois Iowa Maryland with valid concealed carry permits can hang out in South Carolina and legally carry their handgun. South Carolina’s State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) website has more…
Read MoreOpen Carry Now In SC, Important Restrictions You Need to Know
Editor’s Note: This article is outdated. For the most recent legal changes to Open Carry in South Carolina click here. Yesterday South Carolina’s Open Carry law went into effect. First, however, you need to know some essential restrictions in the law before heading out with your handgun. Governor Henry McMaster signed Bill 3094 into law…
Read More2021: Nevada Will No Longer Honor South Carolina Concealed Handgun License
Concealed carriers with permits issued in Florida, Mississippi, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Virginia will no longer be allowed to carry their handgun in the state of Nevada. The change will go into effect as of July First, 2021. In particular, Nevada, Reno, and Las Vegas are popular vacation destinations, so this is sure to…
Read MoreWoman’s Death Ruled Accident After Negligent Discharge
Pendleton, SC — A boyfriend and two of his friends were handling several of their guns when one gun “went off” striking a woman, killing her. Investigators found Betty Spado, 20, dead in the apartment building at around 8pm, Thursday after the reports of a shooting came in. According to the Anderson County coroner, Spado…
Read MoreHomeowner Defends Herself from Escaped Convict
Pickens, South Carolina – A woman defended herself from an escaped convict after he broke into her home around this time last year. According to Pickens County Sheriff Rick Clark, 30-year-old Bruce McLaughlin and another inmate Timothy Dill, attacked guards at the Pickens County jail and escaped at around 2:30 a.m. December 4, 2018.…
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