South Carolina is the 29th Permitless Carry State - law signed by governor McMaster (March 7th, 20..

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed into law a bill that will allow anyone who can legally own a gun in South Carolina to openly carry without a permit or prior training.

McMaster signed the bill, known as Constitutional carry or permitless carry, into law Thursday, a day after the South Carolina Senate passed a compromise in a 28-18 vote. The House approved that compromise on Tuesday in a 86-33 vote.

He said: “With my signature, South Carolina is now the 29th state in the country with Constitutional carry,” “This bill expands the Second Amendment rights of our law-abiding citizens and will keep violent criminals behind bars with increased penalties for illegal gun use and possession.”

The new law also requires free, optional training be offered at least twice a month in every county, a cost that taxpayer dollars will cover.

It also directs the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division to implement a public awareness campaign about the changes in law and the increased penalties for carrying where you’re not allowed.