Gov. McMaster Hosts Ceremony To Highlight New Gun Law

Anyone carrying a concealed weapon is no longer required to inform an officer they are armed.

Gov. Henry McMaster held a ceremony Tuesday to highlight a new law.

McMaster signed the open carry law into place as soon as it hit his desk nearly two weeks ago.

Guns can now be carried anywhere inside a vehicle and are no longer required to be hidden in a console of glove compartment.

Officers can no longer stop someone who is just carrying a gun. Anyone carrying a concealed weapon is no longer required to inform an officer they are armed.

Concealed weapons permits are still available and the bill makes training free across S.C..

The law also allows anyone ages 18 or older, who does not have a felony conviction or other legal issues, to carry a gun.

To learn more about the new open carry law, visit SC.