Explore The NRA Universe Of Websites

APPEARS IN Legal & Legislation

South Carolina: Pro-Gun Bills to be Heard by Judiciary Committee

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

South Carolina: Pro-Gun Bills to be Heard by Judiciary Committee

Early next week, House Bill 3025 and House Bill 3116 will be heard by the full House Judiciary Committee.  These pro-gun bills need your help!  It is critical that you contact members of the House Judiciary Committee immediately in support of these bills.

House Bill 3025, introduced by state Representative Alan Clemmons (R-107), would replace the current conditional reciprocity system for recognizing Right to Carry permits issued by other states with a straight recognition standard.  In other words, any valid permit issued by another state would automatically be recognized in South Carolina. 

House Bill 3116, introduced by state Representative Mike Pitts (R-14), is a “Fraudulent Firearms and Ammunition Purchase Prevention” bill, and strengthens the law prohibiting straw purchases of firearms and ammunition from federal firearms license holders.  Federal law already prohibits straw purchases, however South Carolina law is not strong enough on this topic. This bill is designed to help prevent individuals who are prohibited from purchasing firearms or ammunition in South Carolina from engaging others who are not prohibited into making the purchases for them.  It would also protect lawful firearm retailers from illegal gun sting operations such as those by anti-gun former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.  While mayor, Bloomberg sent hired agents into other states to attempt illegal firearm purchases in an effort to blame federally licensed firearm retailers for gun crime in New York City and around the country. 

Using the contact information provided below, please contact members of the House Judiciary Committee in support of both pieces of legislation.  Urge members of the Committee to vote in SUPPORT of HB 3025 and HB 3116.

 

House Judiciary Committee:

Representative F. Gregory Delleney, Jr. (R-43), Chairman
(803) 734-3120
Email

Representative James E. Smith, Jr. (D-72), 1st Vice-Chair
(803) 734-2997
Email

Representative Christopher J. Murphy (R-98), 2nd Vice-Chair
(803) 212-6925
Email 

Representative Bruce W. Bannister (R-24)
(803) 734-3138
Email

Representative Beth E. Bernstein (D-78)
(803) 212-6940
Email

Representative Norman D. Brannon (R-38)
(803) 212-6876
Email

Representative Kirkman Finlay, III (R-75) 
(803) 212-6943
Email

Representative Laurie Slade Funderburk (D-52) 
(803) 734-3044
Email

Representative Stephen Goldfinch, Jr. (R-108)
(803) 212-6927
Email

Representative Donna Hicks (R-37)
(803) 212-6878
Email

Representative Jenny Anderson Horne (R-94)
(803) 212-6871
Email

Representative Ralph Shealy Kennedy, Jr. (R-39) 
(803) 212-6938
Email

Representative Peter McCoy (R-115)
(803) 212-6872
Email

Representative Joe McEachern (D-77)
(803) 212-6875
Email

Representative Walton J. McLeod (D-40)
(803) 734-3276
Email

Representative Dennis C. Moss (R-29)
(803) 734-3073
Email

Representative Wendy K. Nanney (R-22)
(803) 212-6877
Email

Representative Wm. Weston J. Newton (R-120)
(803) 212-6810
Email

Representative Mandy Powers Norrell (D-44)
(803) 212-6937
Email

Representative Rick Quinn (R-69) 
(803) 212-6897
Email

Representative J. Todd Rutherford (D-74) 
(803) 734-9441
Email

Representative Edward R. Tallon, Sr. (R-33)
(803) 212-6893
Email

Representative Anne Thayer (R-9)
(803) 212-6889
Email 

Representative J. David Weeks (D-51)
(803) 734-3102
Email

Representative J. Seth Whipper (D-113)
(803) 734-3191
Email

TRENDING NOW
Let My Cans Go: Trump Administration Adds Sound Suppressors to Export Reform

News  

Monday, July 27, 2026

Let My Cans Go: Trump Administration Adds Sound Suppressors to Export Reform

Eight years ago, NRA filed comments in support of the Trump Administration’s plan to reform exports of firearms and ammunition – as well as their parts, components, and accessories. 

DOJ Withdraws Appeal in Challenge to Post Office Firearms Ban

News  

Monday, July 27, 2026

DOJ Withdraws Appeal in Challenge to Post Office Firearms Ban

Another significant victory has emerged in the ongoing effort to roll back unconstitutional restrictions on the right to bear arms in places that millions of law-abiding Americans visit every day in every state in towns ...

“Hell, No!” to Beto 2.0

News  

Monday, July 27, 2026

“Hell, No!” to Beto 2.0

Remember “Beto” O’Rourke and his runs for political office, hellbent on gun control?  

New Hampshire: Governor Ayotte Signs Pro-Gun Reforms Into Law

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

New Hampshire: Governor Ayotte Signs Pro-Gun Reforms Into Law

On July 15, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed two pro-gun bills into law. 

NRA Files Amicus Brief in Case Challenging Maryland’s Refusal to Recognize Out-of-State Carry Permits

Friday, July 24, 2026

NRA Files Amicus Brief in Case Challenging Maryland’s Refusal to Recognize Out-of-State Carry Permits

The National Rifle Association joined the Second Amendment Foundation, Maryland Shall Issue, California Rifle & Pistol Association, Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, Second Amendment Law Center, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, ...

Grassroots Spotlight: NRA 2A Day at Target Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Take Action  

Monday, July 27, 2026

Grassroots Spotlight: NRA 2A Day at Target Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico

NRA–ILA FrontLines activist Carmen Fontanez, held her most recent “NRA 2A Day” event in Puerto Rico, at Target Center in San Juan. 

“Property Rights” Critique of Wolford Misleads on Facts and Law

News  

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

“Property Rights” Critique of Wolford Misleads on Facts and Law

On June 25, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Wolford v. Lopez. The case involved a Hawaii law that presumptively banned carry permit holders from carrying their arms onto publicly accessible private property, unless the carrier ...

En Banc Third Circuit Strikes Down New Jersey’s “Assault Firearm” and “Large Capacity Magazine” Bans in NRA Case

Friday, July 17, 2026

En Banc Third Circuit Strikes Down New Jersey’s “Assault Firearm” and “Large Capacity Magazine” Bans in NRA Case

In a landmark victory for the Second Amendment and the National Rifle Association, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit today held that New Jersey’s bans on commonly owned semiautomatic rifles and magazines ...

Court Stays NRA Challenge to Virginia’s “Assault Firearm” and Magazine Bans, Keeping Statewide Injunction in Place Until Supreme Court Rules on “Assault Weapon” Bans

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Court Stays NRA Challenge to Virginia’s “Assault Firearm” and Magazine Bans, Keeping Statewide Injunction in Place Until Supreme Court Rules on “Assault Weapon” Bans

In the NRA’s challenge to Virginia’s “assault firearm” and magazine bans, Santolla v. Katz, the court today entered an order memorializing the parties’ agreement to stay the case until after the U.S. Supreme Court issues ...

Maine: NRA Puts the State on Notice of Intent to Sue over Conservation Funding Deficiencies

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Maine: NRA Puts the State on Notice of Intent to Sue over Conservation Funding Deficiencies

The NRA, along with our partners including the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine and Safari Club International have put the State of Maine on notice that, on behalf of all of our members, the Association intends ...

MORE TRENDING +
LESS TRENDING -

More Like This From Around The NRA

NRA ILA

Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the "lobbying" arm of the National Rifle Association of America. ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative, political, and legal arenas, to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.