H3748

Pointing a firearm

Introduced·1/15/25
Introduced Text

Amends South Carolina law to remove exceptions for self-defense and theatrical performances when pointing a firearm at another person.

This bill amends South Carolina law to remove exceptions for self-defense and theatrical performances when pointing a firearm at another person. It makes it a felony to point a loaded or unloaded firearm at another person, with a fine and up to five years in prison upon conviction. The bill ensures that the repeal or amendment does not affect pending actions or liabilities under the old law.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Feb 12, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Robbins

Jan 15, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 15, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary