Establishes the "Red Flags Act" to allow seizure of firearms from individuals posing a risk of imminent personal injury.
The bill enacts the "Red Flags Act" in South Carolina, allowing law enforcement to seize firearms and ammunition from individuals posing a risk of imminent personal injury to themselves or others. It outlines criteria for issuing a warrant, including recent threats or acts of violence, and requires a hearing within seven days. If the court finds the person poses a risk, the firearms can be held for up to a year. The person or their representative can request transfer of the firearms to an eligible individual.
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