Launchers and Projectile Laws
Are Launchers and Projectiles Legal In South Carolina?
Launchers and Projectiles in SC is Legal.
Restricted South Carolina generally bans civilian possession of a tear-gas machine or gun but carves out a self-defense exception capped at 50cc per cartridge, shell, or container, and 50cc maximum device firing capacity. Zarc's specific fill volumes and launcher capacity must be confirmed internally against this 50cc cap. Whether OC counts as "tear gas" under this statute (as opposed to CS or CN only) has also not been confirmed by any state agency opinion or court. This addresses the OC-loaded (chemical-agent) configuration only; the kinetic-only (non-OC) configuration is addressed separately. Statute: S.C. Code Ann. § 16-23-470 Official source: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t16c023.php This is general information, not legal advice. Laws change. Confirm current requirements with South Carolina authorities or your own counsel before purchasing or carrying.