Other than the typical response of "well of course you cannot concealed carry a rifle", I am curious as to what law you would be breaking if you did.
From what I can tell, all laws regarding conceal carry specifically state handguns, not rifles or long guns.
Unlawful carry of handgun doesn't apply. Because a rifle is not a handgun.
Carrying a concealed weapon charge specifically excludes shotguns and rifles in subsection C.
As far as I can tell you wouldn't even need a concealed weapons permit because those are also only required for carrying a handgun...
Anyone know what law you could possibly be breaking?
Trollin' trollin, trollin. His finger tips are swollen. Gotta keep them posts a rollin'
Trollin' trollin, trollin. His finger tips are swollen. Gotta keep them posts a rollin'
In the state of South Carolina you would be breaking no law. Open carry of a long gun, or concealed carry if you could figure out how to do it, is entirely legal. Those of us who live in far less populated areas do it all the time with no problem. That being said, in less rural/more populated areas you could probably expect at a minimum to be harassed by your uneducated local LEO and at worst be caged on some trumped up charge. I understand that "going to the terror of the public" is/was popular. I suppose they may be "in fear for their life" and shoot you as well giving them reason to shoot you.Other than the typical response of "well of course you cannot concealed carry a rifle", I am curious as to what law you would be breaking if you did.
From what I can tell, all laws regarding conceal carry specifically state handguns, not rifles or long guns.
Unlawful carry of handgun doesn't apply. Because a rifle is not a handgun.
Carrying a concealed weapon charge specifically excludes shotguns and rifles in subsection C.
As far as I can tell you wouldn't even need a concealed weapons permit because those are also only required for carrying a handgun...
Anyone know what law you could possibly be breaking?
You were told, unsurprisingly, wrong. Far too many instructors teach you what they think, not what the law says. You were most likely told some other fairly tales too. In South Carolina printing is not illegal. You may find a dickheaded cop who will harass you, you may even get charged, but once (if) you get to court all charges will be dropped.The only thing I have seen with open carry / concealed carry of long guns is brandishment/display of a firearm and hunting without a license.
Brandishment was further defined under appeal to have to be "threatening" and not just open carrying.
During my CWP class I was told that at least for pistols , if you print too bad they will charge you with unlawful carry of a handgun
Now that brings back memories...... A blast from the past!
Trollin' trollin, trollin. His finger tips are swollen. Gotta keep them posts a rollin'
In the state of South Carolina you would be breaking no law. Open carry of a long gun, or concealed carry if you could figure out how to do it, is entirely legal. Those of us who live in far less populated areas do it all the time with no problem. That being said, in less rural/more populated areas you could probably expect at a minimum to be harassed by your uneducated local LEO and at worst be caged on some trumped up charge. I understand that "going to the terror of the public" is/was popular. I suppose they may be "in fear for their life" and shoot you as well giving them reason to shoot you.
Now, before any of the local know-it-alls tell me I'm wrong, I'm willing to engage in intelligent conversation. But any responses had better start with a citation of whatever SC laws make it illegal to do so. Carry on.
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