Electric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
There are no laws found concerning the use of electric weapons, defensive sprays and high capacity feeding devices in South Dakota.
South Dakota LEOSA Information
• South Dakota Information on Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act • Attorney General’s Explanation of Law on Possession of Firearms in Vehicles The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 made an amendment on the federal criminal code to allow qualified police officers with photo identification cards to carry concealed firearms. Such amendment shall not […]
Relevant Court Cases and Opinions of South Dakota AG
South Dakota Attorney General on Car Carrying
Additional Information and Airport Requirements
There are no laws found about airport carrying. There is no set time period for the validity of training in South Dakota. The time required to establish one’s residency is 30 days. The minimum age required for obtaining a permit in South Dakota is 18 years old. Laws on State Reciprocity: 23-7-7.4 Laws on Using […]
Supplemental Information
41-1-1. Definition of Terms. A “loaded firearm” means that the firearm is capable of discharging a projectile or that it contains a cartridge, bullet or projectile in the chamber or magazine. State of Emergency 34-48A-5. Authority of Governor in time of disaster, terrorist attack, or emergency. During a state of emergency, the Governor shall have […]
Age Requirements for Carrying or Moving Firearms
The minimum age requirement to carry and transport a firearm in a vehicle within South Dakota without the need for any type of permit is 18 years old. Note: Some states are restrictive when it comes to carrying and transporting of firearms that they only allow transporting to and from the gun shops, repair shops, […]
Important Links
CCW Website Gun Laws Summary of SC Laws Application Form Online Application for Renewal Checklist Non-Resident Application CWP Instructors South Carolina Statutes South Carolina Administrative Rules Reciprocity Information South Carolina Attorney General
Reciprocity Guidelines for South Carolina
South Carolina is a Shall Issue state that recognizes permits/licenses issued by the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming. Only Enhanced permits from Idaho are honored by South Carolina. Non-resident permits are not accepted. Section […]
Applying for a Permit in South Carolina
62.22. Suspension of a carry permit should not be done by the state if the permit holder has submitted an application for renewal or replacement but the issuance is delayed because of the administration. The carry permit should remain valid until the replacement or renewal has been issued provided that the submission of the application […]