National Carry AcademyTraveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a South Dakota Permit
January 12, 2016
§ 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 22-14-9 is not applicable for lawful possession of a firearm in a vehicle if it is carried in the vehicle’s trunk or a separate compartment, or in a locked container which is difficult to conceal on one’s person.
Note: On September 17, 2004, the Attorney General gave an Unofficial Opinion regarding carrying a firearm in a vehicle. South Dakota AG stated that the state law allows an individual to carry a loaded firearm in a vehicle without a carry permit, but the firearm should be visible. The opinion of South Dakota AG can be viewed here.
Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a South Dakota Permit
January 12, 2016
§ 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 22-14-9 is not applicable for lawful possession of a firearm in a vehicle if it is carried in the vehicle’s trunk or a separate compartment, or in a locked container which is difficult to conceal on one’s person.
Note: On September 17, 2004, the Attorney General gave an Unofficial Opinion regarding carrying a firearm in a vehicle. South Dakota AG stated that the state law allows an individual to carry a loaded firearm in a vehicle without a carry permit, but the firearm should be visible. The opinion of South Dakota AG can be viewed here.