South Carolina H3587 criminalizes negligent storage of firearms accessible to children, with specific defenses and penalties.

South Carolina H3587 amends the state code to establish the offense of criminally negligent storage of firearms accessible to children. It defines "criminal negligence" as reckless disregard for the safety of others and "readily dischargeable firearm" as a loaded firearm. The bill mandates that firearm retailers post warnings and provide written notices to purchasers. It prohibits law enforcement from arresting family members for seven days if the child's firearm discharge causes death or serious injury to themselves.

South Carolina H3587 criminalizes negligent storage of firearms accessible to children, with specific defenses and penalties.

South Carolina H3587 amends the state code to establish the offense of criminally negligent storage of firearms accessible to children. It defines "criminal negligence" as reckless disregard for the safety of others and "readily dischargeable firearm" as a loaded firearm. The bill mandates that firearm retailers post warnings and provide written notices to purchasers. It prohibits law enforcement from arresting family members for seven days if the child's firearm discharge causes death or serious injury to themselves.