Bill > H3421

This bill amends the Code of Laws of South Carolina to require that a National Instant Criminal Background Check (NICS) be completed before the delivery of a firearm to a purchaser or transferee. The bill specifies that a licensed dealer cannot deliver a firearm until the results of all required background checks are known and the purchaser or transferee is not prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm under federal, state, or local law. The bill also includes standard language regarding the effect of the law's repeal or amendment on pending actions and liabilities, as well as the effective date upon the Governor's approval.