Guns

Governor McMaster and officials urge lawmakers to increase illegal gun possession penalties, pass bond reform

Isle of Palms Chief Kevin Cornett and SLED's Chief Mark Keel joined the governor to push for new legislation.

“So before the General Assembly goes home in May, they need to pass bond reform and they need to see that we slam that revolving door, and have graduated penalties for committing these crimes with these illegal guns,” says Governor McMaster.

President Biden announces new rule to help curb “ghost gun” violence

President Joe Biden announces new changes for so-called “ghost guns,” which have helped fuel the rise in gun violence across the nation. Some law enforcement groups saying “ghost guns” can easily be bought and assembled by minors and those who aren’t authorized to have a firearm. Now the administration is cracking down on the privately-made, untraceable weapons.

SC Congressman wants to keep federal government from tracking guns

Gun control advocates say firearm registration systems help curb illegal gun activity

Columbia, SC (WPDE) — One South Carolina Congressman does not want the federal government tracking firearms sales. Congressman Tom Rice sponsored the “No Retaining Every Gun In A System” that restricts your rights act along with 40 other Republicans. The bill would direct the ATF to delete all existing firearm transaction records in their systems, ensuring the federal government does…