What must individuals do to lawfully sell a firearm in a private sale in South Carolina?

In South Carolina, the law does not require individuals to conduct background checks or register private firearm sales with the state. Therefore, private sales are largely unregulated, allowing individuals to sell firearms without the need for any formal process. This means that if someone chooses to sell a firearm privately, they are not obligated to follow specific state procedures that typically apply to dealers or other regulated entities.

While it's prudent for sellers to keep documentation of the sale, such as a bill of sale, it is not a legal requirement. The absence of a mandatory background check or registration helps emphasize the unregulated nature of private transactions between individuals in the state.