Pretty soon beer, food and guns will be found under one roof for businesses that sell alcohol in the Palmetto State. South Carolina governor Nikki Haley confirmed on Facebook that she will sign a measure into law that will allow it.
“Please join us as I sign the Concealed Carry Reform Bill into law Tuesday morning at 10:30, 1st floor lobby of the Statehouse. Everyone is invited! Happy Saturday!” she wrote on her page.
The statement quickly drew a slew of Facebook comments on the governor’s page, both pro and against the measure.
“Absurd. Alcohol and guns are a deadly combination. And if you think people carrying guns are going to bars and not drinking, you’re crazy. Another shameful day for our dumb state,” said Leisha Heathcote.
Others, like Eddie Hughes, congratulated Haley on plans of signing the bill into law.
“A nice step forward. Please work with other states to expand the South Carolina CWP holder’s reciprocity,” said Hughes.
The Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill last month that would allow permit holders to keep their weapons with them when they enter a business that serves alcohol. The catch; however, is that even though they can legally carry a gun into a bar or restaurant, they won’t be allowed to drink alcohol. The law bans it.
Under the bill, a business owner still has the right to prohibit weapons into their establishment by posting a “No concealable weapons allowed” sign.
A person who chooses to carry a concealable weapon into the business anyway can be charged with a misdemeanor, fined up to $2,000 and imprisoned up to two years.
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