SC bill allowing open carry passes, heads to governor for signature | Thursday, March 7, 2024

South Carolinians may soon be able to openly carry a weapon.It comes as both state House and Senate lawmakers officially pass the Second Amendment Preservation Act, also known as South Carolina Constitutional Carry. The bill allows anyone who can legally own a gun to carry it openly.Advocating for its passage on the House floor Tuesday was Republican Representative Brandon Cox of Berkeley County. He sponsored the bill and said more than 20 states around the country already have similar laws.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/open-carry-bill-passes-in-south-carolina/275-e6c14271-f614-4c9d-ad3b-eed036592ff7WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter