H3868

South Carolina H3868 mandates national instant criminal background checks for firearm sales, exchanges, or transfers, including at gun shows.

South Carolina H3868 amends the state code to require national instant criminal background checks for all firearm sales, exchanges, or transfers, except for those conducted by licensed importers, manufacturers, or dealers. The bill also mandates that gun show vendors must conduct these checks before selling, exchanging, or transferring firearms. Records of these checks must be maintained by dealers and are exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Violation of these provisions is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine or imprisonment.