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 […]
Carry Law Preemptions for South Dakota
§ 7-18A-36. Firearms Regulation Ordinances Prohibited. Counties are not allowed to establish regulations and ordinances to regulate the possession, transportation, sale, purchase, ownership, registration, manufacture and repair of firearms, ammunition and other related supplies. Existing regulations and ordinances prohibited under this section are considered null and void. § 8-5-13. Firearms Regulation Ordinances Prohibited. Townships are […]
South Dakota Laws for Use of Deadly Force
Title 22: Crimes Chapter 16: Homicide and Suicide 22-16-30. Excusable homicide–Lawful acts. 22-16-31. Excusable homicide–Heat of passion–Provocation–Sudden combat–Limitations. 22-16-32. Justifiable Homicide-Law enforcement officers or at command of officer—Overcoming resistance — Capturing or arresting fleeing felons. 22-16-33. Justifiable homicide–Apprehending felon–Suppressing riot–Preserving peace. 22-16-34. Justifiable homicide–Resisting attempted murder–Resisting felony on person or in dwelling house. 22-16-35. Justifiable […]
State and City Laws for Carrying Knives
To know more about the laws concerning the use and possession of knives, click on this link.
Laws for Carrying Where Alcohol is Served
Restaurant carrying is allowed in the state of South Dakota. “Restaurant carrying” means carrying a firearm in a restaurant that serves alcohol. This may or may not mean that the carrier is allowed to sit at the bar area of the restaurant. Nationalcarryacademy.com recommends you not to sit on the bar area because in some […]