Active military on temporary duty at Charleston AFB

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I know the base's policies but I need to know SC's law. I have a CCP from Alabama. I do not really care about carrying in SC as most of my time will be on the base. My question is, what are the rules for the gun being in my vehicle from the time I hit the SC line until I get to the base? Glovebox or trunk only? Loaded, unloaded?

Thanks!

Trey

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A citizen not otherwise prohibited can legally carry a loaded gun in his car's glovebox, console or trunk that is shut not locked.

SECTION 16-23-20. Unlawful carrying of handgun; exceptions. [SC ST SEC 16-23-20]

It is unlawful for anyone to carry about the person any handgun, whether concealed or not, except as follows, unless otherwise specifically prohibited by law:

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(9) a person in a vehicle if the handgun is:

(a) secured in a closed glove compartment, closed console, closed trunk, or in a closed container secured by an integral fastener and transported in the luggage compartment of the vehicle; however, this item is not violated if the glove compartment, console, or trunk is opened in the presence of a law enforcement officer for the sole purpose of retrieving a driver's license, registration, or proof of insurance; or

(b) concealed on or about his person, and he has a valid concealed weapons permit pursuant to the provisions of Article 4, Chapter 31, Title 23;

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Just what I thought, thanks Doug!

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