"South Carolina Enacts Permitless Open Carry Law, Joining 29 Other States"

South Carolina lawmakers have passed a bill allowing permitless gun-carry, making it the 29th state to adopt such a policy. The bill, which now awaits the governor's signature, will allow eligible adults to carry handguns in public without a permit, with certain restrictions on sensitive places. The legislation emerged from a compromise between the state House and Senate, incorporating amendments for stiffer penalties for illegal gun possession and exemptions for lawmakers. Once signed, the law will take effect immediately, marking a significant victory for gun rights advocates in the state.