WEAPONS CHARGES DESTROY GUN RIGHTS AND IRMO FAMILIES' SELF-DEFENSE ABILITY. Concealed carry violations, school zone weapons charges, and unlawful possession allegations threaten your 2nd Amendment rights permanently. South Carolina's strong gun culture makes these charges particularly devastating. Attorney Matthew M. McGuire has defended weapons cases in Lexington County for 30+ Years Since 1993.
Irmo's hunting and outdoor culture values 2nd Amendment rights and responsible gun ownership. Weapons convictions don't just mean prison time - they permanently destroy your right to own, possess, or purchase firearms for hunting, sport, and family protection.
We aggressively defend against overreaching prosecutors who criminalize lawful gun ownership and self-defense situations.
Gun Crime Unit: Specialized weapons enforcement team
Focus Areas: Illegal possession, trafficking investigations
School Zones: Enhanced penalties near schools and playgrounds
Traffic Stops: Vehicle searches revealing weapons
Federal Violations: Interstate trafficking, prohibited persons
Resources: Firearms tracing, federal prosecution
Watercraft Weapons: Boating while armed violations
Seasonal Focus: Holiday weekend enforcement
Whether state or federal charges, weapons violations carry mandatory sentences and permanent loss of gun rights requiring aggressive defense.
Constitutional challenges to weapons laws that violate 2nd Amendment rights and Supreme Court precedent.
Challenge improper vehicle searches, home searches, and weapons seizures that violate 4th Amendment rights.
Expert knowledge of South Carolina's Stand Your Ground law and Protection of Persons and Property Act.
Defense of concealed weapons permit holders and lawful carry situations misinterpreted by police.
First Offense: Up to 1 year jail, $2,000 fine. Creates permanent criminal record affecting employment and gun rights.
Federal Charges: Up to 10 years federal prison, lifetime gun ban. No parole in federal system.
Enhanced Penalties: Mandatory minimum sentences, enhanced fines. Federal charges possible for school zones.
Lifetime Consequences: Any weapons conviction permanently destroys right to own, possess, or purchase firearms.
Gun rights are constitutional rights that prosecutors often ignore in their zeal to prosecute weapons cases. Even minor weapons charges permanently destroy your 2nd Amendment rights and ability to protect your family.
Fight back against government overreach. Your constitutional rights and family's safety depend on aggressive weapons defense.
Protect Gun Rights: 888-499-5738"Mr. McGuire and his team got me out of jail, period."
-Becky M., Columbia, SC
"McGuire Law is not like the law firms advertising on TV that run an assembly line. They are available all day, every day, home or office."
-Darrell M., Orangeburg, SC
"Responded not only the same day, but within the hour on a Sunday. Amazing, five stars."
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-Hilary A., Columbia, South Carolina
"I got a DUI in college and Mr. McGuire fixed it. One thousand stars!"
-Logan R., Lexington, South Carolina
"I have sent Matt more referrals than I can count at this point. Everyone is always astonished at the effort Matt and McGuire Law put into every case."
-Dan V., Sumter, South Carolina
"McGuire law does not play around. Don't think you can handle something like court yourself. You can't, so hire Mr. McGuire."
-Xander H., Spartanburg, S.C.