South Carolina Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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In South Carolina, who is prohibited from possessing a firearm?

  1. Convicted felons

  2. Individuals convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor

  3. Individuals adjudicated as mentally incompetent

  4. All of the above

The correct answer is: All of the above

In South Carolina, all of the choices listed are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Convicted felons are prohibited because they have been found guilty of a serious crime and deemed a potential danger to society. Individuals convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor are prohibited because their history of domestic violence makes them a risk to themselves or others. Similarly, individuals adjudicated as mentally incompetent are prohibited due to their potential for harm to themselves or others. Therefore, all three categories of individuals are prohibited from possessing a firearm in South Carolina, making option D the correct answer.