The bill H. 3180 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by introducing definitions for "assault weapon" and "high-capacity magazines" in Section 16-23-210. An "assault weapon" is defined as a firearm with specific characteristics, including semiautomatic rifles with detachable magazines holding twenty-one or more rounds, and semiautomatic shotguns with a magazine capacity exceeding six rounds. The bill also specifies that "high-capacity magazine" refers to any magazine capable of holding more than fifteen rounds of ammunition.

Additionally, the bill amends Sections 16-23-220, 16-23-230, and 16-23-240 to include assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in the list of items that are unlawful to transport, store, possess, or sell. Violations of these provisions would result in penalties as outlined in Section 16-23-260. The bill emphasizes that the amendments do not affect any pending actions or rights under the previous laws and will take effect upon the Governor's approval.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 16-23-210, 16-23-220
Latest Version: 16-23-210, 16-23-220
12/06/2024: 16-23-210, 16-23-220