South Carolina Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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What type of firearm transfer requires a background check in South Carolina?

All firearm transfers
Transfers through a licensed dealer
Private transfers
Transfers at gun shows

The correct answer is: Transfers through a licensed dealer

Option A is incorrect because certain transfers, such as those between family members or for hunting or competitive shooting, do not require a background check in South Carolina. Option C is incorrect because private transfers between individuals who are residents of South Carolina do not require a background check. Option D is incorrect because although federal law requires licensed dealers at gun shows to perform background checks, some private sellers may not be required to do so. Transfers through licensed dealers in South Carolina are the only type of firearm transfer that require a background check in all cases. This ensures that the buyer does not have a criminal record or history of mental illness that would disqualify them from owning a firearm. This also helps prevent illegal sales to individuals who should not have access to firearms.