Secure your firearm, lock your car.
The majority of firearm thefts in South Carolina are from vehicles. Those stolen guns go on to be used in crimes across the state, and across America.
Vehicles are a common environment for children to gain access to firearms leading to unintended injury and death.
Avoid leaving a firearm in your vehicle.
If you must leave your firearm in your vehicle, ensure it’s:
out of sight
in a secure container, tethered to the vehicle.
Always lock your car doors, no matter how briefly you’re away from the vehicle.
No Reason for Irresponsibility:
There are gun safe and lockbox models available for every style and model of vehicle, many with biometric locks that allow for rapid access if needed.
Lockboxes and safes can be purchased from reputable firearm retailers, most large shooting ranges, online, and from many independent car dealerships across South Carolina.
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Yes, in South Carolina, it is legal to store your firearm in your vehicle (glovebox, center console, etc.); however, it should only be done for a short period, not overnight or on a regular basis. Vehicles are the #1 place where firearms are stolen from.
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Yes, you should lock your vehicle. Your neighborhood may be “safe”, but it only takes one instance where someone is looking to break into vehicles, and the most common thefts occur from vehicles left unlocked. Locked vehicles prevent easy theft and reduce the risk of your property being stolen.
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Most vehicle safes are around $100, depending on the type you choose. Custom safes sold by vehicle manufacturers for their specific vehicles are more expensive; however, the most important part is having a safe tethered to the vehicle so they can’t take the entire safe with the firearm inside.
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Most gun stores and ranges sell various safes that you can see prior to purchasing, and there are plenty of online stores that sell safes at a reasonable price that are delivered directly to your home. Take an in-person SC Safe Carry course to see a few and what you may like, and ask an instructor what might be best for you.
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SCSafeCarry.com is a great place to learn about the basics of gun safety.
Taking the entire online course will teach you about firearm best practices, laws around gun ownership and more.
The in-person Safe Carry course will allow you to ask questions to a certified instructor and get your hands on sample safes.
For in-person training that includes time on a range with a certified instructor, you can sign up for a full Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP) course.
All of these options are provided for free by the State of South Carolina.