The South Carolina Order of State Firearms Prohibition — D— - 3rd Degree is a court order that prohibits an individual from possessing, selling, purchasing, carrying, transferring, or manufacturing firearms. This order is issued to persons convicted of a domestic violence offense within the state of South Carolina. It is intended to protect victims of domestic violence by prohibiting abusers from owning firearms. There are two types of South Carolina Order of State Firearms Prohibition — D— - 3rd Degree: Permanent and Temporary. Permanent orders are issued for individuals who have been convicted of a domestic violence crime and are usually issued for life. Temporary orders are issued for individuals who have been found to have committed a domestic violence act, but have not yet been convicted. These orders usually last for one year, but can be extended if necessary.