Establishes offense for criminally negligent storage of firearms accessible to children.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code to create the offense of criminally negligent storage of a firearm accessible to children. It defines terms such as "child," "criminal negligence," and "readily dischargeable firearm." Violators face fines and imprisonment. It also mandates that firearm sellers provide written warnings to purchasers about the dangers of leaving firearms accessible to minors. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Establishes offense for criminally negligent storage of firearms accessible to children.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code to create the offense of criminally negligent storage of a firearm accessible to children. It defines terms such as "child," "criminal negligence," and "readily dischargeable firearm." Violators face fines and imprisonment. It also mandates that firearm sellers provide written warnings to purchasers about the dangers of leaving firearms accessible to minors. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.