JimMullinsWVCDL
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Last week, the South Carolina General Assembly gave final passage to H 4364, which will reduce the minimum legal age to possess or acquire through a private transfer a handgun from 21 to 18. H 4364is now pending before Governor Sanford.
Under South Carolina Code §§ 16-23-30 and 50, the mere possession of a handgun by a person under 21 years of age is a felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison.
H 4364 will enable young adults to own handguns and keep them in their homes or their vehicle's glove box, center console, or motorcycle saddlebags. See § 16-23-20. This bill does not affect concealed weapon permit eligibility.
Click here for an AP wire story on the bill.
Update: Governor Sanford signed H 4364 on April 2, 2008 and it is now in effect.
Last week, the South Carolina General Assembly gave final passage to H 4364, which will reduce the minimum legal age to possess or acquire through a private transfer a handgun from 21 to 18. H 4364is now pending before Governor Sanford.
Under South Carolina Code §§ 16-23-30 and 50, the mere possession of a handgun by a person under 21 years of age is a felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison.
H 4364 will enable young adults to own handguns and keep them in their homes or their vehicle's glove box, center console, or motorcycle saddlebags. See § 16-23-20. This bill does not affect concealed weapon permit eligibility.
Click here for an AP wire story on the bill.
Update: Governor Sanford signed H 4364 on April 2, 2008 and it is now in effect.