Recent content by Rick Daniel

Tomorrow (August 23rd) marks the tenth Anniversary of right-to-carry in South Carolina. A mere decade ago we became the 31st state to enact a shall-issue concealed weapons permit law. Under the “Law Abiding Citizens Self-Defense Act,” honest citizens were finally given the sensible option of...

Andre Supported H.3110 The CWP recognition bill (H.3110) passed in the Senate last year with Andre's help. Unfortunately, it was amended on the floor and morphed into something even worse than we have now. A conference committee was appointed and a workable agreement could not be reached...

Andre Supported H.3110 The CWP recognition bill (H.3110) passed in the Senate last year with Andre's help. Unfortunately, it was amended on the floor and morphed into something even worse than we have now. A conference committee was appointed and a workable agreement could not be reached...

Andre has done an outstanding job as Lt. Governor. No one has or will criticize the work he's done or the progress he's made. By every measurable standard, he has exceeded expectations. And it's not just on the gun issue. With Andre as presiding officer of the Senate legislative log jams...

It is very important for SC gun owners to turn out on Tuesday, June 27th to vote for Andre Bauer in the Republican Primary run-off election for Lt. Governor. Andre is A+ rated and endorsed by NRA-PVF. Lt. Governor Bauer has been a reliable pro-gun leader over the last decade. He served in...

The NRA/GOSC recognition bill (H.3110) passed second reading without objection today in the SC House. In addition the House granted unanimous consent to an automatic third reading tomorrow. This means the measure will move to the SC Senate next week. A big thanks to Rep. Mike Pitts who...

Unfortunately the law is now very clear regarding possession of a firearm on school grounds. Last year the wording of Section 16-23-420 was changed from "unlawful for a person to carry onto" school grounds to "unlawful for a person to possess" on school grounds. Prior to this the law was...

The prohibition applies to establishments licensed for on premises consumption of alcohol. No distinction is made for whether or not alcohol is actually being served on a particular day. If they have an on premise license, you can't carry.

Rep. Mike Pitts has introduced a Bill on behalf of NRA and GOSC that will increase the number of states that recognize SC issued CWPs. GRSC has also voiced their support for our bill. It is true that last year we successfully arranged CWP reciprocity with North Carolina and repealed the...

Our CWP recognition bill passed a key judiciary subcommittee today on a unanimous vote. The bill (H.3110) was amended at the request of Grass Roots South Carolina (GRSC) and SLED. The new version basically restores SLED as the approving authority for reciprocal agreements. Our original bill...

Yes, please do contact your House members and ask them to sign on H.3110 as a co-sponsor. Rep. Mike Pitts (the primary sponsor) asked that we do this as he feels a gradual adding on of co-sponsors creates an impression of interest in the minds of other legislators. Following Mike's...

The good news is our bill is getting a lot of attention. Yesterday an influential public policy group informed me that they are making H.3110 part of their agenda this year. Also, numerous House members have offered to sign on as co-sponsors. It will come up quickly in the House Judiciary and...

A CWP recognition bill was introduced today in the SC House of Representatives. This bill (H.3110) was introduced on behalf of the National Rifle Association (NRA) and its state affiliate Gun Owners of South Carolina (GOSC). It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. If passed H.3110...

The National Rifle Association will hold a MAJOR election rally in Columbia next Friday night (October 29th). The event will be held at the new Columbia Convention Center. This is a rally for US Senate candidate Jim DeMint and other NRA-PVF endorsed candidates. Wayne LaPierre, Kayne Robinson...

Senator Maggie Glover of Florence was defeated by pro-gun Kent Williams in a special run-off election yesterday. Williams was endorsed by NRA and helped by volunteers from Gun Owners of South Carolina. Kent Williams is the brother of nationally known conservative columnist Armstrong...