"South Carolina Enacts Permitless Carry Law: A Hard-Fought Victory"

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed a permitless carry law, making it the 29th state to adopt constitutional carry gun laws. The NRA-backed bill allows eligible citizens 18 and older to carry a firearm in public without a government permit. Critics argue it could lead to increased crime and gun-related deaths, while supporters believe it reinforces the fundamental right to self-defense. The law took effect upon the governor's signature and prohibits carrying firearms in certain locations, such as schools and courthouses.