To own a handgun in South Carolina, you must first be at least 21 years old and a U.S. citizen or legal resident. You need to either obtain a concealed carry permit or be eligible to purchase a handgun without one, which typically involves passing a background check. You can buy a handgun from a licensed dealer or a private seller, but private sales do not require a background check. It's important to familiarize yourself with local laws and regulations regarding firearm ownership.
Yes
18- but you cannot buy a handgun from a Dealer until 21.
It's unlawful to openly carry a handgun in the state of SC. A bill has been recently introduced to openly carry without a permit.
21 or older anywhere in the U.S.
If you're from SC, have an SC drivers licence, and maintain SC residency, yes. If you're not a resident of NC, then the only way you can do that is to have it shipped to an FFL dealer in NC.
In general, any felony makes you inelligible to own a handgun.
It depends on what the crime is that is on your record. If it is a felony, you can't legally own a handgun anywhere in the U.S.
If you have a handgun carry permit, definitely. The handgun carry permit covers "any handgun that you legally own or posses."
By federal law you may own or possess a handgun at age 18, but you cannot purchase handgun ammo or a handgun from a dealer until age 21.
To legally purchase or own a handgun, you must be 21.
By federal law you may own or possess a handgun at age 18, but you cannot purchase handgun ammo or a handgun from a dealer until age 21.
It depends on what the details are. If you have no felonies or misdemeanors on your record, you should be able to buy a handgun. If you were arrested for something but never convicted, or if the charges were dropped, you can buy a handgun legally.--------------Added: The questioner doesn't reveal in the question if they were arrested for a felony offense or not. If they were, they would not be able to legally possess a firearm until the case was adjudicated one way or the other.