State Rep. Steve Long, from Boiling Springs, announced Monday he is hosting a drawing to give away two guns to educators and one to any "freedom-loving patriot" who participates in the drawing.
Long said he will give away three handguns: one to a K-12 teacher, school staff member, or school administrator; one to a higher education (college/university) faculty, staff member, or administrator; and one to any freedom-loving patriot who wishes to participate in the drawing.
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Long said the winners will also be given a gift certificate to attend a class to earn their Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP).
Long said Schell Arms, an Inman-based Federal Firearms Licensed business, has agreed to help with the acquisition and transfer of the firearms, pending a successfully completed background check as required by law. The handgun will be a Smith & Wesson M&P® Shield 9mm.
A donation page has been set up to raise money to cover the cost of this drawing, though no donation is required to enter, Long said. Long said any excess funds raised will be donated to South Carolina Carry, an organization that promotes pro-Second Amendment policies and firearms education.
"We must do everything we can to ensure the safety of children in schools, both K-12 and our higher education institutions. Allowing teachers or school staff members to carry is the most efficient and most effective way to do this," Long said. "This is entirely voluntary. We aren't forcing teachers who don't feel comfortable with a gun to carry. Not every teacher will want to carry or needs to carry, but for those who are willing and able, we need to allow them this protection. I'm open to a discussion regarding the specifics of a program that allows teachers to carry, but it is undeniable that we must take action on this issue."
Long said he has sponsored or cosponsored other pro-Second Amendment legislation including constitutional carry and a bill to allow real estate agents and their clients to carry a firearm when showing or viewing properties.
Long said he holds a CWP, is an avid shooter, and was endorsed by the National Rifle Association in his 2016 campaign for public office along with other pro-Second Amendment groups.
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