SC H4723

Prohibits civil lawsuits in South Carolina against firearm dealers, manufacturers, sellers, and trade associations for damages resulting from criminal or unlawful misuse of firearms and related products by third parties

Defines "qualified products" broadly to include firearms, ammunition, body armor, silencers, magazines, knives, tasers, pepper spray, optical devices, and other defensive weapons and accessories

Allows lawsuits only in limited circumstances: direct involvement in a crime, negligent entrustment, knowing violation of state/federal law as sole proximate cause, breach of contract/warranty, or product defects in design or manufacture

Requires plaintiffs to prove by clear and convincing evidence that their lawsuit is not barred; courts must dismiss non-qualifying cases with prejudice

Blocks enforcement of out-of-state judgments that would violate this policy, imposing penalties of triple the foreign judgment amount plus attorney's fees against those attempting to enforce prohibited judgments