This State Kills Constitutional Carry But Permitless Open Carry With Cover-Garment Might Pass?!

This video from Guns & Gadgets discusses the legislative landscape surrounding firearm carry laws, focusing on recent developments in Massachusetts and South Carolina. The speaker, demonstrating expert-level knowledge of legislative processes and legal definitions, analyzes bills that failed to pass Constitutional Carry but may allow for permitless open carry with specific conditions. The discussion also touches upon ATF proposed rule changes regarding 80% lowers.

Quick Summary

South Carolina's Constitutional Carry bill (H3096) failed in the Senate, but a separate bill (H3094) passed, allowing permitless open carry if the firearm is covered by clothing. This effectively creates permitless concealed carry, despite the state rejecting the 'Constitutional Carry' label. The ATF is also proposing rule changes on 80% lowers, with public comments pending Federal Register publication.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Constitutional Carry News Intro
  2. 00:21Channel Intro and Weather
  3. 00:36Sponsor: Blackout Coffee Co.
  4. 01:34South Carolina CC Bill Failure
  5. 02:08SC Permitless Open Carry Bill H3094
  6. 03:13H3094 Details and Changes
  7. 03:46Confusion on SC Legislation
  8. 04:49ATF Rule Change Comment Period
  9. 05:52Closing Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to Constitutional Carry in South Carolina?

South Carolina's Constitutional Carry bill (H3096) failed to pass the Senate with a 25-21 vote, effectively killing it for the current legislative session which ends May 13th.

What is the status of permitless open carry in South Carolina?

A bill (H3094) passed the South Carolina Senate that allows permitless open carry, provided the firearm is covered by a jacket or other clothing, which effectively functions as permitless concealed carry.

When can the public comment on the ATF's proposed rule changes?

The public comment period for the ATF's proposed rule changes on 80% lowers and receivers is not yet open. It will become active once the changes are officially published in the Federal Register, which may take a day or two.

What is the difference between Constitutional Carry and permitless open carry with a cover garment?

Constitutional Carry generally allows permitless carry (often concealed) based on constitutional rights. Permitless open carry with a cover garment specifically permits open carry, but the cover garment requirement effectively makes it permitless concealed carry.

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