National Carry AcademyApplying for a Permit in South Dakota
January 12, 2016
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 regular permit and the enhanced permit. Both types of permit are valid for 5 years. The enhanced permit is only accepted if it is carried along with a photo identification card issued by the government.
SDCL 23-7-8.2. The processing fee for a regular permit costs $10.00.
SDCL 23-7-53. The processing fee for an enhanced permit costs $100.00.
SDCL 23-7-56. Enhanced permit holders should renew their permits through the sheriff of their county from 90 days before the expiration up to 30 days after the expiration. The renewal applicant shall pay the processing fee and shall pass the national criminal background check. If the permit holder fails to apply for renewal during the allowance period, he or she should apply again for an Enhanced Permit pursuant to SDCL 23-7-53.
The list of enhanced concealed firearm instructors can be viewed here.
Requirements
SDCL 23-7-7.1. Applicants of regular and enhanced permits are required to meet the following:
a. Must be 18 years of age or older
b. Has never been convicted of felony or criminal offense
c. Is not under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs
d. Does not have a history of violence
e. Is mentally competent
f. Has not been found to cause danger to others and to oneself
g. Has reside in the county for at least thirty days prior to the submission of application
h. Has not violated the laws concerning firearms, dangerous weapons and marijuana within five years prior to application i. Is a U.S. citizen
j. Has not been prosecuted and escaped from justice
For enhanced permits, the following are the additional requirements:
a.Applicant’s fingerprints copy to be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other agencies of the government for a criminal background check.
b. Applicant’s authorization to have a fingerprint criminal background check
c. Separate processing fee for the criminal background check
d. Proof of training completion within twelve months prior to application or proof of being law enforcement officer
The sheriff is responsible in forwarding the copy of the complete sets of fingerprints, the applicant’s authorization and the processing fee to the Division of Criminal Investigation.
Temporary Application
SDCL 23-7-8. Applicants must complete the Application for a Temporary Permit to Carry a Concealed Pistol form. The information required include the name of the application, home address, occupation, date of birth, place of birth, description and signature.
Applicants should not provide false information when applying for a concealed carry permit. Violation of this law is considered as Class 6 felony and is punishable by 2 years of imprisonment or a fine of $2,000.00, or both.
SDCL 23-7-7.1. Regular temporary permits are issued by the sheriffs within five days after the application. Enhanced temporary permits may take longer because of the additional time needed to do the fingerprint criminal background check.
The sheriff shall send a copy of the application for regular and enhanced permits to the State Secretary within seven days after the permit has been issued.
Applying for a Permit in South Dakota
January 12, 2016
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 regular permit and the enhanced permit. Both types of permit are valid for 5 years. The enhanced permit is only accepted if it is carried along with a photo identification card issued by the government.
SDCL 23-7-8.2. The processing fee for a regular permit costs $10.00.
SDCL 23-7-53. The processing fee for an enhanced permit costs $100.00.
SDCL 23-7-56. Enhanced permit holders should renew their permits through the sheriff of their county from 90 days before the expiration up to 30 days after the expiration. The renewal applicant shall pay the processing fee and shall pass the national criminal background check. If the permit holder fails to apply for renewal during the allowance period, he or she should apply again for an Enhanced Permit pursuant to SDCL 23-7-53.
The list of enhanced concealed firearm instructors can be viewed here.
Requirements
SDCL 23-7-7.1. Applicants of regular and enhanced permits are required to meet the following:
a. Must be 18 years of age or older
b. Has never been convicted of felony or criminal offense
c. Is not under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs
d. Does not have a history of violence
e. Is mentally competent
f. Has not been found to cause danger to others and to oneself
g. Has reside in the county for at least thirty days prior to the submission of application
h. Has not violated the laws concerning firearms, dangerous weapons and marijuana within five years prior to application i. Is a U.S. citizen
j. Has not been prosecuted and escaped from justice
For enhanced permits, the following are the additional requirements:
a.Applicant’s fingerprints copy to be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other agencies of the government for a criminal background check.
b. Applicant’s authorization to have a fingerprint criminal background check
c. Separate processing fee for the criminal background check
d. Proof of training completion within twelve months prior to application or proof of being law enforcement officer
The sheriff is responsible in forwarding the copy of the complete sets of fingerprints, the applicant’s authorization and the processing fee to the Division of Criminal Investigation.
Temporary Application
SDCL 23-7-8. Applicants must complete the Application for a Temporary Permit to Carry a Concealed Pistol form. The information required include the name of the application, home address, occupation, date of birth, place of birth, description and signature.
Applicants should not provide false information when applying for a concealed carry permit. Violation of this law is considered as Class 6 felony and is punishable by 2 years of imprisonment or a fine of $2,000.00, or both.
SDCL 23-7-7.1. Regular temporary permits are issued by the sheriffs within five days after the application. Enhanced temporary permits may take longer because of the additional time needed to do the fingerprint criminal background check.
The sheriff shall send a copy of the application for regular and enhanced permits to the State Secretary within seven days after the permit has been issued.