Are Bump Stocks Legal in South Carolina?

LEGAL: Bump stocks are legal in South Carolina at the state level.

Good news if you’re in South Carolina: there’s no state statute banning bump-fire stocks, and federal law has been settled since 2024. Here’s the full picture, including the one caveat worth knowing.

What the law says

There is no South Carolina statute banning bump-fire stocks. The device’s legality in South Carolina rests on the absence of a state prohibition plus the current federal status described below.

No South Carolina statute bans bump stocks. Federally legal since Garland v. Cargill (Supreme Court, June 2024). Some cities and counties enact local ordinances (Columbia is a known example) — check local law before purchasing.

The federal picture

In Garland v. Cargill (decided June 2024), the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the ATF rule that had reclassified bump stocks as machine guns. Since that ruling, bump stocks are legal under federal law. For South Carolina residents, the federal ruling plus the absence of a state ban means ownership is lawful — subject to the local-ordinance caveat below.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to own a bump stock in South Carolina?

No state statute in South Carolina restricts bump-fire stocks, and no permit is required for the device itself. Standard firearm laws still apply to the rifle it attaches to.

Are bump stocks legal federally?

Yes. In Garland v. Cargill (June 2024), the Supreme Court struck down the ATF rule that had classified bump stocks as machine guns. There is currently no federal ban.

Can a city or county in South Carolina ban bump stocks anyway?

Possibly. Some municipalities around the country have enacted local device ordinances even where state law is silent. Check your city and county code before purchasing — it takes a few minutes and removes all doubt.

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Where that leaves you

Bump-fire stocks are legal to own in South Carolina, and the original is still made in America by the company that invented it — Slide Fire Solutions.

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Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change — verify current federal, state, and local law before purchasing. Last reviewed July 2026.