Bill > H3180

This bill amends South Carolina law to define and restrict "assault weapons" and "high-capacity magazines" by adding these terms to existing statutes governing prohibited firearms. An "assault weapon" is defined as semiautomatic centerfire rifles with detachable magazines holding 21 or more rounds, semiautomatic shotguns with folding stocks or magazines over six rounds, or firearms modified to meet these criteria, with specific exceptions for older, manually operated, and certain specialized firearms. A "high-capacity magazine" is defined as a firearm magazine capable of holding more than 15 rounds of ammunition. The bill expands existing prohibitions on transporting, storing, possessing, selling, renting, or giving away certain firearms to now include assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, with violations subject to punishment under existing law. The bill maintains that existing legal proceedings and penalties related to previous firearms laws remain in effect, and it will take effect upon the Governor's approval, representing a significant tightening of firearm regulations in South Carolina by restricting access to weapons and magazines considered more dangerous or capable of rapid fire.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3180&session=126&summary=B