South Carolina: Gun safety measures fail as open carry passed into law

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2021 South Carolina active gun legislation
HB 3094 -PASSED INTO LAW-, Open carry – allowing
HB 3096 Gun licenses – decreasing requirements

Gun safety measures fail as open carry passed into law

May 17, 2021

  • HB 3094, passed into law. It allows anyone with a concealed weapons permit to openly carry the weapon in public. Expect to walk down the street and pass groups of armed men with assault style weapons over their shoulders.

Today, Governor McMaster signed HB 3094 into law. This NRA and Republican bill allows gunners to openly carry and intimidate others.

Last chance to stop open carry

May 12, 2021

  • HB 3094, passed the legislature. It allows anyone with a concealed weapons permit to openly carry the weapon in public. Expect to walk down the street and pass groups of armed men with assault style weapons over their shoulders.

This bill passed both the House and the Senate. It goes on to the Governor for final signature. This is the last chance to stop a bill that turns South Carolina into the wild west with guns in the holster of those sitting next to you in a restaurant. Please consider contacting the Governors office. Ask for opposition to HB 3094. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

Open carry of guns is before the full Senate

May 5, 2021

  • HB 3094 is before the full Senate. It allows anyone with a concealed weapons permit to openly carry the weapon in public. Expect to walk down the street and pass groups of armed men with assault style weapons over their shoulders.

This dangerous bill passed the House and is before the full Senate for a vote at any time now. The NRA asked their members to contact their State Senator. Gun violence prevention supporters should contact their State Senator and ask for opposition to HB 3094. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

Last chance to help stop open carry in the legislature

April 26, 2021

  • HB 3096, committee hearing scheduled. It eliminates the need for a concealed carry permit in order to possess loaded weapons. No need for any criminal checks or training. Just get a gun from someone and you are legal. 👎dislike

This bill already passed the House. Next, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee is scheduled to take testimony on this bill on Tuesday (04/27/2021). The NRA asked their members to contact members of the committee. This is the moment that gun violence prevention supporters can influence legislators by contacting committee members or your State Senator. Ask for opposition to HB 3096. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

Gun license elimination passed the House

April 11, 2021

  • HB 3096 passed the House. It eliminates the need for a concealed carry permit to possess loaded weapons. No need for any criminal checks or training. Just get a gun from someone and you are legal. 👎dislike

This bill passed the House this week and now moves over to the Senate. Please contacting your State Senator and asking for opposition to HB 3096. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

No license required, before committee

March 12, 2021

  • HB 3096 is active in committee. It eliminates the need for a concealed carry permit to possess loaded weapons. No need for any criminal checks or training. Just get a gun from someone and you are legal.

This bill is before the House Judiciary Committee for a hearing on this week. The NRA asked their members to contact the committee members. Gun violence prevention supporter are urged to offset the power of the NRA and do the same. Urge the committee to oppose HB 3096. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

Brandishing weapons on hips and shoulders before full House

March 3, 2021

  • HB3094 is before the full House. It allows anyone with a concealed weapons permit to openly carry the weapon in public. Expect to walk down the street and pass groups of armed men with assault style weapons over their shoulders.

This bill passed through committee and is now before the full House of Representatives. The NRA asked members to contact their State Representatives. This is the time to also contact your Representative asking for opposition to HB3094. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

Open carry of loaded weapons is now before committee

February 11, 2021

  • HB3094 is in committee. It allows anyone with a concealed weapons permit to openly carry the weapon in public. Expect to walk down the street and pass groups of armed men with assault style weapons over their shoulders.

The House Judiciary Committee is currently considering this bill. The NRA notified their members to contact committee members. Gun violence prevention supporters who contact committee members, urge them to oppose HB3094. This is your opportunity to offset the power of the NRA. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

 

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