Can someone direct me to regulations regarding firearms on a boat for out of state residents?
No, not specifically. But from what I understand it is perfectly legal if you are fishing or hunting and have a valid fishing or hunting license. I’m a GA resident and have been carrying a firearm of some sort in a boat in SC for 50 years and never had a problem.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper
Had warden tell me that it was legal until I pull up to the dock because it was duke power property. lake wylie SC fi****
Here ya go…
http://www.sled.sc.gov/SCStateGunLaws.aspx?MenuID=CWP
Section 16-23-20
It is unlawful for anyone to carry about the person any pistol, whether concealed or not, except as follows:
(4) Licensed hunters or fishermen while engaged in hunting or fishing or going to or from their places of hunting or fishing.
In the future, where every stranger poses a potential threat, knowing the predator mindset is the only safe haven.
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This may be a better option. Why not find out from the horses mouth. Unfortunately - “But officer, someone on an internet forum told me” may not help you in the long run
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When it comes to firearm carry laws and enforcement in South Carolina, I’m pretty sure SLED is the “horse” whose mouth you’d want to hear it from, not county level personnel.
In the future, where every stranger poses a potential threat, knowing the predator mindset is the only safe haven.
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When it comes to firearm carry laws and enforcement in South Carolina, I'm pretty sure SLED is the "horse" whose mouth you'd want to hear it from,
Good enough for me.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper
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Originally posted by archerWhen it comes to firearm carry laws and enforcement in South Carolina, I’m pretty sure SLED is the “horse” whose mouth you’d want to hear it from, not county level personnel.
DNR is state level. Do you not know that?
SCDOT is state level too but they don’t have squat to do with carry laws. The DNR doesn’t govern firearm carry laws in SC. They merely operate under the regulations established by SLED.
Questions about carry laws = contacting SLED for answers. Like archer said, SLED’s mouth is the only “horse’s mouth” that matters in this instance. Otherwise you could come out looking like the other end of the horse.
No matter how much it hurts, how dark it gets, or how far you fall…you are never out of the fight.
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Originally posted by Hoppyquote:
Originally posted by archerWhen it comes to firearm carry laws and enforcement in South Carolina, I’m pretty sure SLED is the “horse” whose mouth you’d want to hear it from, not county level personnel.
DNR is state level. Do you not know that?
HaHaHa! Yes, well aware. Didn’t see a direct reference to the DNR in your post. Sorry for not having certain phone extensions on speed dial. In my defense, one reason I didn’t is because they don’t govern carry laws so I wouldn’t call them for carry law questions. One VERY small part of their job has them act in an enforcement manner of the regulations set forth by SLED…which brings us back to my original post. If you have questions about carry laws in SC, contact the people responsible for the regulations/laws…SLED.
Using the “I saw it on a public forum” excuse is no less effective than going to the DNR for carry law explanations. That would be like contacting SLED and asking them about game zone boundaries.
In the future, where every stranger poses a potential threat, knowing the predator mindset is the only safe haven.
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Yamaha 115 SHO
Who is going to check you out on the water -SLED or DNR?
The CG could stop and check you too so should the OP contact them for carry law explanations? Hell, on Lake Murray, Lexington County Sherriff could roll up on you but that doesn’t mean I should contact them about carry laws.
Besides, the OP didn’t ask who was going conduct searches and/or stop him while he’s on the water. That would be waiting until after that fact at that point but he’s trying to be proactive.
This has nothing to do with anyone’s personal opinion. This has to do with getting the OP the best possible answer and when it comes to explaining firearm carry laws in the state of South Carolina, SLED is in fact the authority on the matter and therefore should be the agency consulted.
In the future, where every stranger poses a potential threat, knowing the predator mindset is the only safe haven.
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Yamaha 115 SHO
My bad
Whether you are CITED for improper/illegal carry or not, in the end, what matters is what the LAW says and whether you were in violation of the law. If I am cited and am within what the law says, I’ll go to court but, I’ll be (**()ed sure to be within the law.
“Apathy is the Glove into Which Evil Slips It’s Hand”, but really, who cares?
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Originally posted by DFreedomWhether you are CITED for improper/illegal carry or not, in the end, what matters is what the LAW says and whether you were in violation of the law. If I am cited and am within what the law says, I’ll go to court but, I’ll be (**()ed sure to be within the law.
“Apathy is the Glove into Which Evil Slips It’s Hand”, but really, who cares?
Well said!
No matter how much it hurts, how dark it gets, or how far you fall…you are never out of the fight.
By now, we have all read the law that clearing states carrying a side arm to/from and while fishing and hunting is legal. I would suggest carrying it on your hip in plain sight. Then the LEO will not have to ask if you have any. Now “going to and from”…this means walking/on foot. If you are driving your truck…different rules apply, unless maybe you have your CWP.
SECTION 16-23-20. Unlawful carrying of pistol; exceptions.
- Any person in a vehicle where the pistol is secured in a closed glove compartment, closed console, or closed trunk.
I keep mine in a ditch bag on my boat or on my hip inside the waistband. Never had any problems and any time I meet DNR I let them know where it’s at.
Capt. R. Killin
“Day Tripper”
Shamrock 20 cuddy
Ford 351W
Who knows, I got stopped on wateree a couple months ago for a license check that turned into a safety equipment check, everything was good, no problems and the last thing he asked was if there was a firearm on the boat. I had a revolver in a zipped bag in a closed compartment and I told him it was there. He said he could have cited me for not telling him . . . not wanting to get into an argument with him I told him my understanding of the law was that I have a duty to notify IF I was carrying concealed, which I wasnt. He told me I was supposed to tell him if a gun was in a boat when he pulled up, I thanked him for clearing that up and let him go on his way.
I called SLED, explained the situation and that I just wanted to know the right thing to do, the Lieutenant there told me basically it was a gray area, I was carrying a gun in a boat, I told him it was always legal to carry a gun in a boat while fishing and he agreed. He said the officer could have cited me and I could have taken it to count and then a judge would decide . . . basically, straight from the horses mouth is who knows . . . its probably better to just tell them
The law is here http://www.sled.sc.gov/SCStateGunLaws1.aspx?MenuID=CWP in particular part K
"(K) A permit holder must have his permit identification card in his possession whenever he carries a concealable weapon. When carrying a concealable weapon pursuant to Article 4, Chapter 31, Title 23, a permit holder must inform a law enforcement officer of the fact that he is a permit holder and present the permit identification card when an officer:
(1) identifies himself as a law enforcement officer; and
(2) requests identification or a driver’s license from a permit holder."