Handgun Laws

Andrew · Aug 4, 2012

I'm looking for clarification on the handgun laws in South Carolina. I've always assumed I had to be 21 to purchase a handgun, but was recently told that since I'm over the age of 18, I can purchase one from an individual. I can't find any official legislation or anything like that which says anything about the age requirement to purchase a handgun from an individual, but I assume someone here can help me out.

Thanks in advance!

John Canuck · Aug 4, 2012

SECTION 16-23-30. Sale or delivery of handgun to and possession by certain persons unlawful; stolen handguns.

(A) It is unlawful for a person to knowingly sell, offer to sell, deliver, lease, rent, barter, exchange, or transport for sale into this State any handgun to:

(3) a person under the age of eighteen

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Read the full section here:

http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t16c023.php

Andrew · Aug 5, 2012

John Canuck said:
SECTION 16-23-30. Sale or delivery of handgun to and possession by certain persons unlawful; stolen handguns.

(A) It is unlawful for a person to knowingly sell, offer to sell, deliver, lease, rent, barter, exchange, or transport for sale into this State any handgun to:

(3) a person under the age of eighteen

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Read the full section here:

http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t16c023.php

Thank you, I appreciate it.

Now time to find out what I actually want to buy...

The General · Oct 31, 2012

CAREFUL!! An 18 year old can buy a handgun from another state resident, but NOT from a dealer. Federal law prohibits transfer of a handgun to anyone under the age of 21.

So if its at a store, you'll need mom or dad to buy it then sell/gift it to you. That's perfectly legal.

-Mike