The North Carolina Bail Agents Association has emailed the following statement to NC Bail Agents.
I was informed of the same thing by the fine folks at the NC Bail Academy. I believe Tim Mathis actually mentioned it during his training session. Though I tried to research this myself and was not able as of yet to confirm. I surmise I would error on the side of caution. However, I wonder if a Taser is acceptable?
"IT HAS BEEN PASSED ALONG TO THE BOARD MEMBERS FROM A SLED AGENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA, THAT BONDSMAN SHOULD NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE IN THE POSSESSION OF A FIREARM WHILE RECOVERING SKIPS. THIS APPLIES EVEN IF THEY HAVE A CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT FROM A RECIPROCATING STATE."
The above sounds crazy to me, but until I find out otherwise I'll be unarmed while making re-arrests in SC. As of now I have found no South Carolina Statute to back up this SLED agent's advice. Sounds like a good way to get killed to me. If further information is found or given I'll pass it along on FRN.
