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SC poised to close public access to concealed carry permits
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina is poised to become the
28th state to keep secret the list of residents allowed to carry
concealed weapons. Gun owners say the law would protect their
privacy. But advocates of open government say the state shouldn't
issue licenses in secret.
The National Rifle Association says South Carolina is among six
states with legislation pending that would close the information to
public scrutiny. The NRA supports the measures.
The South Carolina bill would exempt the identities of concealed
weapons permit holders from what's available through the Freedom of
Information Act and grant access only to law enforcement or through
a court order.
The House passed the bill unanimously last May and is set to
take up Senate changes to the bill on Tuesday.
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