Reference is to Printer's Date 2/15/17-H.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking SECTION 2 and inserting:
/ SECTION 2. Section 23-31-215(N) of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 223 of 2016, is further amended to read:
"(N)(1)
Valid out-of-state permits to carry concealable weapons
held by a resident of a reciprocal
another state must be honored by this State,
provided, that the reciprocal state requires an applicant to
successfully pass a criminal background check and a course in
firearm training and safety. A resident of a
reciprocal another state carrying a
concealable weapon in South Carolina with a valid
out-of-state permit to carry a concealable weapon is subject
to and must abide by the laws of South Carolina regarding
concealable weapons while in South Carolina. SLED
shall maintain and publish a list of those states as the states
with which South Carolina has reciprocity.
(2)
Notwithstanding the reciprocity requirements of
item (1), South Carolina shall automatically recognize concealed
weapon permits issued by Georgia and North
Carolina.
(3)
The reciprocity provisions of this
section shall not be construed to authorize the holder of any
out-of-state permit or license to carry, in this State, any
firearm or weapon other than a handgun."
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Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.