Bill > H3041

This bill amends South Carolina's existing weapons laws to introduce stricter regulations on assault weapons and add new provisions related to firearm sales. The bill defines "assault weapons" as semiautomatic centerfire rifles with detachable magazines capable of holding 21 or more rounds, semiautomatic shotguns with folding stocks or magazine capacities over six rounds, and includes provisions for firearms modified to meet these characteristics. The legislation increases penalties for weapons-related offenses, establishing a two-tiered penalty scheme with more severe punishments for repeat offenders, including mandatory minimum imprisonment terms and higher fines. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision making it illegal to sell or give a firearm to an individual whose name appears on the federal government's consolidated terrorist watch list, with violators facing significant criminal penalties including up to 20 years in prison and fines up to $50,000. The bill also mandates the confiscation of illegal weapons, allowing law enforcement agencies to use, transfer, trade, or destroy these weapons after legal proceedings are concluded. These changes aim to enhance public safety by restricting access to specific types of firearms and preventing potential terrorist suspects from obtaining weapons.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3041&session=126&summary=B