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Wednesday, March 20, 2013  A Senate panel has passed a bill that would allow people to carry guns in public in South Carolina without a concealed weapons permit.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  South Carolina Senator Katrina Shealy announced Monday free concealed weapons permit classes for the state's teachers and administrators.

Monday, January 07, 2013  State officials say the number of first-time applicants for a concealed weapons permit in South Carolina nearly tripled in 2012.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Exultant gun rights advocates, who long have argued that the Illinois ban violates the Second Amendment, are celebrating the ruling.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  The Columbia Police Department released the dash cam video of former 7th Congressional District candidate and current state representative Ted Vick's arrest Tuesday.

Friday, April 27, 2012  With a permit, protesters at US party conventions in Charlotte, Tampa could carry guns

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  A Republican senator wants residents to be able to carry a gun openly.

Sunday, February 19, 2012  Authorities say a woman is recovering after she was accidentally shot by a deputy during a concealed weapons class in Chesnee.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Should the federal government force states to recognize such permits issued in other states where requirements may be less restrictive?

Thursday, July 28, 2011  When shopping for a used gun, make sure it’s not a real steal.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  Certified arms instructor David Churilla spends a lot of time teaching people how to properly defend themselves with guns.  A good amount of his clients are women and minorities looking for protection.

Monday, April 04, 2011  Oregon medical marijuana users winning fight for right to hold concealed handgun permits

Thursday, February 24, 2011  The measure approved unanimously Thursday by a House Judiciary subcommittee applies to any South Carolina resident at least 21 years old who can legally own a gun.

Thursday, February 17, 2011  More than a dozen amendments have been offered by gun rights advocates and Myrtle Beach Rep. Thad Viers said Thursday too many amendments would doom the bill to reduce the need to get a concealed weapons permit.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  A House panel Thursday plans to discuss a proposal that Republican state Rep. Mike Pitts of Laurens says will match South Carolina law with the Second Amendment and recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions.