South Carolina § 16-23-410 - Pointing firearm at another person.
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§ 16-23-410. Pointing firearm at another person.
It is unlawful for a person to present or point at another person a loaded or unloaded firearm.
A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than five years. This section must not be construed to abridge the right of self-defense or to apply to theatricals or like performances.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 16-141; 1952 Code SECTION 16-141; 1942 Code SECTION 1119; 1932 Code SECTION 1119; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 17; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 162; 1910 (26) 694; 1993 Act No. 184, SECTION 46.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 16-23-410 ("Pointing firearm at another person.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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