Posted: 1/20/2011 10:20:08 AM EDT
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Do we have a requirement to notify law enforcement of a legally carried concealed weapon in SC? In the travelers guide to firearms 2011 edition, it is listed that you must notify, but the way it was written it is confusing if it is for out of state permitees or all CCW permitees and it has never listed that as a requirement before. I am not saying that I wouldn't notify LEO, just curous as to the requirements.
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I'm pretty sure if you carry concealed, you have to tell them. I'll do some reading and get back to you on this.
BTW, since you don't need a CCW permit to carry a handgun in your glovebox or center console, I don't think you have to tell them if the gun is there. The way the laws are worded, it sounds to me like this is true. I'd like to hear other's comments on this little facet... ETA: Here's the law itself: 23-31-215 (K) A permit holder must have his permit identification card in his possession whenever he carries a concealable weapon. When carrying a concealable weapon pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 31 of Title 23, a permit holder must inform a law enforcement officer of the fact that he is a permit holder and present the permit identification card when an officer (1) identifies himself as a law enforcement officer and (2) requests identification or a driver’s license from a permit holder. A permit holder immediately must report the loss or theft of a permit identification card to SLED headquarters. A person who violates the provisions of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined twenty five dollars. I see no provision in there with regards to out of state people. I think it applies to everyone. |
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I'm pretty sure if you carry concealed, you have to tell them. I'll do some reading and get back to you on this. BTW, since you don't need a CCW permit to carry a handgun in your glovebox or center console, I don't think you have to tell them if the gun is there. The way the laws are worded, it sounds to me like this is true. I'd like to hear other's comments on this little facet... ETA: Here's the law itself: 23-31-215 (K) A permit holder must have his permit identification card in his possession whenever he carries a concealable weapon. When carrying a concealable weapon pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 31 of Title 23, a permit holder must inform a law enforcement officer of the fact that he is a permit holder and present the permit identification card when an officer (1) identifies himself as a law enforcement officer and (2) requests identification or a driver’s license from a permit holder. A permit holder immediately must report the loss or theft of a permit identification card to SLED headquarters. A person who violates the provisions of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined twenty five dollars. I see no provision in there with regards to out of state people. I think it applies to everyone. Thanks for posting this, it sounds like it does apply to anyone carrying concealed with a permit. |
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Even if it's not a requirement, I usually go by the rule that cops don't like surprises. As a courtesy, I'd let them know. With that said, it's been about 15 years since the last time I was pulled over.  I agree, I have always planned on telling them regardless, this is just the first time I have heard it as being a requirement and it suprised me. |