SC Law 101
Description: Whether you need documented Instruction, or simply feel the need as a responsible Citizen to refresh your legal understanding, this course is for you. This 4 hour (minimum) Course of Instruction will cover SC Law pertaining to Posession, Transportation and Ownership of firearms as well as Statutory and Case Law Relating to Use of Force and Self Defense. Instruction will include information on Civil and Criminal Liability, with a very healthy dose of "just because you can, doesn't mean you should" thrown in for good measure. Students will be afforded an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the materials covered. This is a no-nonsense logical approach to Self Defense in SC with emphasis regarding the understanding of perceptions, common misconceptions, economic consequences, and social expectations. If you are simply interested in obtaining information regarding Legal Justification of use of force, we encourage you to go elsewhere. This Course of Instruction satisfies Section 23-31-210 (4)(a)(i) and(b) of the SC Code of Laws.
Prerequisites: none
Tuition: $50.00 (paid in full at registration)
Schedule: 2pm - 6pm (varies with attendance and discussion)
What to bring: Identification, Pen and Paper
Hospitality: light refreshments provided
Section 23-31-210
(4) (A) a person who, within three years before filing an application, has successfully completed a basic or advanced handgun education course offered by a state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency or a nationally recognized organization that promotes gun safety. This education course must include, but is not limited to:
(i) information on the statutory and case law of this State relating to handguns and to the use of deadly force;
(ii) information on handgun use and safety;
(iii) information on the proper storage practice for handguns with an emphasis on storage practices that reduces the possibility of accidental injury to a child; and
(iv) the actual firing of the handgun in the presence of the instructor;
(B) a person who demonstrates any of the following must comply with the provisions of subitem (a)(i) only:
(i) a person who demonstrates the completion of basic military training provided by any branch of the United States military who produces proof of his military service through the submission of a DD214 form;
(ii) a retired law enforcement officer who produces proof that he is a graduate of the Criminal Justice Academy or that he was a law enforcement officer prior to the requirement for graduation from the Criminal Justice Academy; or
(iii) a retired state or federal law enforcement officer who produces proof of graduation from a federal or state academy that includes firearms training as a graduation requirement;
(C) an instructor certified by the National Rifle Association or another SLED-approved competent national organization that promotes the safe use of handguns;
(D) a person who can demonstrate to the Director of SLED or his designee that he has a proficiency in both the use of handguns and state laws pertaining to handguns;
(E) an active duty police handgun instructor;
(F) a person who has a SLED-certified or approved competitive handgun shooting classification; or
(G) a member of the active or reserve military, or a member of the National Guard.
Prerequisites: none
Tuition: $50.00 (paid in full at registration)
Schedule: 2pm - 6pm (varies with attendance and discussion)
What to bring: Identification, Pen and Paper
Hospitality: light refreshments provided
Section 23-31-210
(4) (A) a person who, within three years before filing an application, has successfully completed a basic or advanced handgun education course offered by a state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency or a nationally recognized organization that promotes gun safety. This education course must include, but is not limited to:
(i) information on the statutory and case law of this State relating to handguns and to the use of deadly force;
(ii) information on handgun use and safety;
(iii) information on the proper storage practice for handguns with an emphasis on storage practices that reduces the possibility of accidental injury to a child; and
(iv) the actual firing of the handgun in the presence of the instructor;
(B) a person who demonstrates any of the following must comply with the provisions of subitem (a)(i) only:
(i) a person who demonstrates the completion of basic military training provided by any branch of the United States military who produces proof of his military service through the submission of a DD214 form;
(ii) a retired law enforcement officer who produces proof that he is a graduate of the Criminal Justice Academy or that he was a law enforcement officer prior to the requirement for graduation from the Criminal Justice Academy; or
(iii) a retired state or federal law enforcement officer who produces proof of graduation from a federal or state academy that includes firearms training as a graduation requirement;
(C) an instructor certified by the National Rifle Association or another SLED-approved competent national organization that promotes the safe use of handguns;
(D) a person who can demonstrate to the Director of SLED or his designee that he has a proficiency in both the use of handguns and state laws pertaining to handguns;
(E) an active duty police handgun instructor;
(F) a person who has a SLED-certified or approved competitive handgun shooting classification; or
(G) a member of the active or reserve military, or a member of the National Guard.