South Carolina H3440 amends the state code to include churches and places of worship in the "Stand Your Ground" law.

South Carolina H3440 amends the state code to include churches and places of worship in the "Stand Your Ground" law. It establishes a presumption that a person is justified in using deadly force in self-defense if they are in a church or place of worship and reasonably believe another person is using or about to use physical force against an employee, volunteer, member, or authorized person on the premises. This presumption does not apply if the person using deadly force is engaged in unlawful activity.

South Carolina H3440 amends the state code to include churches and places of worship in the "Stand Your Ground" law.

South Carolina H3440 amends the state code to include churches and places of worship in the "Stand Your Ground" law. It establishes a presumption that a person is justified in using deadly force in self-defense if they are in a church or place of worship and reasonably believe another person is using or about to use physical force against an employee, volunteer, member, or authorized person on the premises. This presumption does not apply if the person using deadly force is engaged in unlawful activity.