(A) It shall be unlawful to point, fire or discharge, attempt to point, fire or discharge or cause to be pointed, fired or discharged any firearm within the municipal limits of the town. Firearm is described in this section without limitation, any pistol, rifle, shotgun, air gun, spring loaded gun, crossbow, bow and arrow, or any other devise capable of firing a dangerous projectile.
(B) This section shall not apply to the following:
(1) Any officer of the law from discharging a firearm in the performance of his or her duty, nor shall it be construed to prohibit any citizen from discharging a firearm lawfully defending his or her person when in fear of life or serious bodily harm or when lawfully defending the life another; or
(2) Any person discharging a firearm to protect people, pets and property from animals that the person reasonably believes to pose a direct threat or danger to people and/or pets or cause damage to property from such animal.
(Ord. 2020-013, passed 11-16-2020)
Statutory reference:
Pointing a firearm at any person, see S.C. Code § 16-23-410