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I have upcoming business in SC. Since the State does not recognize my Georgia GFL or Utah non-res, I know I am limited to keeping a pistol in my car or carrying it into a rented room.
I have reviewed the following information:
However, what is not clear to me is what places are off-limits to the firearm in my car? For example, in Georgia case law dictates that having a firearm in the parking lot of an off-limits place is the same as having it in the prohibited place itself. Is this the case in SC? For example, is it legal to keep the pistol in the car while in a restaurant that serves alcohol?
Additionally, the Handgun Law summary indicates that one must notify the officer. However, I do not see that in the weapons law statutes. When must I notify? If I get pulled over and the firearm is in my trunk then do I have to say something? What about the 5th amendment here?
I appreciate the help. My goal is to be a responsible law abiding citizen without being forced to leave my pistol at home in Georgia.
I have upcoming business in SC. Since the State does not recognize my Georgia GFL or Utah non-res, I know I am limited to keeping a pistol in my car or carrying it into a rented room.
I have reviewed the following information:
- http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/southcarolina.pdf
- http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t23c031.htm
- http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t16c023.htm
However, what is not clear to me is what places are off-limits to the firearm in my car? For example, in Georgia case law dictates that having a firearm in the parking lot of an off-limits place is the same as having it in the prohibited place itself. Is this the case in SC? For example, is it legal to keep the pistol in the car while in a restaurant that serves alcohol?
Additionally, the Handgun Law summary indicates that one must notify the officer. However, I do not see that in the weapons law statutes. When must I notify? If I get pulled over and the firearm is in my trunk then do I have to say something? What about the 5th amendment here?
I appreciate the help. My goal is to be a responsible law abiding citizen without being forced to leave my pistol at home in Georgia.