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Reciprocity Guidelines for South Dakota
South Dakota is a Shall Issue state that honors any valid carry permit issued to non-residents. 23-7-7.4. Nonresident Permit to Carry Concealed Pistol–Validity In South Dakota–Application. Any carry permit issued by other states to a non-resident of South Dakota shall be recognized. However, if the permit holder eventually becomes a resident of South Dakota, this […]
Applying for a Permit in South Dakota
The application form can be view in this link. SDCL 23-7-7. A resident of South Dakota may submit an application to obtain a concealed carry permit to the sheriff of the county of his or her residence. SDCL 23-7-8.2, SDCL 23-7-55. There are two types of permit issued in the state of South Dakota; the […]
Applying for a Non-Resident Permit
The state of South Dakota does not issue non-resident permits except for the following: 23-7-7.5. Active members of the military force and their spouses who have home records in South Dakota shall be issued a permit by the state.
Carry Permit Limitations
The following places in South Dakota are considered off limits for individuals who are carrying firearms: • 23-7-8.1. Establishments that are licensed to sell and are deriving half of its total income from alcoholic beverages • 13-32-7. Elementary and secondary schools • 22-14-22. Courthouses and courtrooms. Note: The state of South Dakota had passed an […]
Gun Sign Requirements and Limitations
“No Handgun” signs in the state of South Dakota does not have the force of the law, except if they are posted in areas that are listed under off limits in the “Carry Permit Limitations” section. If the property owner asks you to leave the premises, you must do so even if the property is […]
Police Contact Carry Inform Requirements
Individuals are not required to inform immediately a police officer on contact when carrying firearms. 22-14-9.1. Person possessing concealed pistol to have physical possession of valid permit–Violation as petty offense–Charge dismissed. An individual who is carrying a firearm should also have in his or her person a valid carry permit. Violation of this section shall […]
Carry Restrictions for State, National and other Public Lands
Carrying of firearms in state parks, national forests, state WMA’s and road side rest areas is allowed in South Dakota.
Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a South Dakota Permit
§ 22-14-9. Carrying Pistol or Revolver Without a Permit as Misdemeanor. Carrying of a concealed firearm in a vehicle, whether loaded or unloaded, without a carry permit is not permitted. Violation of this section shall be considered as a Class 1 misdemeanor. § 22-14-10. Lawful uses of unloaded pistols or revolvers–Concealment–Exempt from permit requirement. Section […]
Open Carry Laws for South Dakota
Open carrying is considered legal in South Dakota, but the off limits places mentioned in the “Carry Permit Limitations” section should apply to those who open carry. Carrying of concealed firearms in vehicles shall be allowed for those who have carry permits only. Check the attorney general’s opinion regarding open carrying in a vehicle without […]