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South Dakota Concealed Carry Gun Laws | USCCA CCW Reciprocity Map (Last Updated 12/04/2019)
South Dakota	Concealed Carry Reciprocity Map & Gun Laws
Carry allowed with my South Dakota permit?
Summary of South Dakota Gun Laws
South Dakota is currently a shall-issue, constitutional carry state. Permits are processed at the county level by the sheriff’s office. No permits, firearms registration or background checks are required to buy a handgun from a private individual.
Open carry is legal in South Dakota without a permit. The minimum age is 18 years old. Based upon an unofficial 2004 Attorney General Opinion, without a permit, handguns in a vehicle must be in plain sight. Some areas are off-limits, including elementary and secondary schools and school buses.
South Dakota is now a constitutional carry state, so anyone at least 18 years old who can legally possess a firearm, may concealed carry a firearm without a concealed carry permit. Those wanting to concealed carry out-of-state will still need to get a concealed carry permit. Concealed pistol permits (CPP) are issued to residents as well as members of the military and their spouses stationed in South Dakota. There are three permits available: Regular, Gold Card and Enhanced. The regular permit allows holders to carry concealed and is recognized in a number of other states. The gold card permit, in addition to the benefits of a regular permit, proves passage of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) when purchasing a firearm, resulting in no required waiting period. The enhanced permit requires a firearms training course, benefits from the purchase exemption and is recognized in six more states than the regular license. In terms of reciprocity, South Dakota recognizes permits issued by all States. As of July 1, 2019, enhanced CPP holders are able to carry in the State Capitol building following 24-hour prior notification to the superintendent of the Highway Patrol.
South Dakota is a Castle Doctrine state and has a “stand your ground” law. Any person is justified in the use of force or violence against another person when the person reasonably believes that such conduct is necessary to prevent or terminate the other person’s trespass on or other criminal interference with real property or personal property lawfully in his or her possession or in the possession of another who is a member of his or her immediate family or household or of a person whose property he or she has a legal right to protect. There is no duty to retreat as long as their force is justified and the law applies as long as the person is in a place where he or she has the right to be.
South Dakota Gun Laws at a Glance
Does South Dakota allow constitutional carry?
Yes, as of July 1, 2019.
Is open carry permitted in South Dakota?
If South Dakota requires a permit to carry a concealed firearm, how are those permits issued?
South Dakota is a shall-issue state.
What is the minimum age in South Dakota to get a concealed carry permit?
The minimum age to concealed carry in South Dakota is 18.
Can you concealed carry weapons other than handguns in South Dakota with a concealed carry permit (or under permitless carry if applicable)?
No. The concealed carry permit in South Dakota does not allow you to carry weapons other than handguns.
Is it legal to own a taser or stun gun in South Dakota?
Is it legal to buy or use chemical spray/pepper spray in South Dakota?
Yes. There is no statute prohibiting the purchase or use of pepper spray in South Dakota.
Does South Dakota issue concealed carry permits to non-residents?
Yes, for members of the military and their spouses stationed in South Dakota.
Does South Dakota allow the public to access concealed carry registry information through public records law?
No. South Dakota does not allow the public to access concealed carry registry information.
Can you carry a concealed handgun in a vehicle in South Dakota?
Yes, anyone at least 18 years old who can legally possess a firearm, can carry a handgun in a vehicle without a permit.
[S.D. Codified Laws §§ 23-7-7.4 & 23-7-7]
Can you carry a concealed firearm at roadside rest areas in South Dakota?
Yes. Concealed carry is allowed at roadside rest areas in South Dakota.
Can you carry a concealed firearm in state/national parks, state/national forests and Wildlife Management Areas in South Dakota?
Yes. Concealed carry is allowed in state/national parks, state/national forests and Wildlife Management Areas in South Dakota.
[S.D. Codified Laws § 1-26-6.10]
Can you carry a firearm in restaurants that serve alcohol in South Dakota?
Yes, but not in the bar area.
[S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-8.1]
Does South Dakota have laws relating to storing firearms in private vehicles in an employee parking lot?
Not addressed in South Dakota state law.
Are you required to notify a police officer that you're carrying a concealed firearm in South Dakota?
No. You are not required to notify an officer you are concealed carrying in South Dakota.
[S.D. Codified Laws § 22-14-9.1]
Does South Dakota have magazine capacity restrictions for handguns?
No. There are no magazine capacity restrictions in South Dakota.
Does South Dakota have ammunition restrictions?
No. South Dakota does not have ammunition restrictions.
Are "No Weapons Allowed" signs enforced in South Dakota? If yes, violating the sign would be considered to be a crime. If no, violating the sign would not be considered a criminal offense.
No. "No Weapons Allowed" signs are not enforced in South Dakota.
Does South Dakota have preemption laws related to concealed carry (i.e. Does state law supersede local laws regarding the possession of handguns)?
Yes. The authority to regulate firearms is reserved to the state. The governor signed HB 1056 on March 6, 2019, into law which strengthened the state's authority. If a county, township or municipality attempts to pass or enforce an ordinance in violation of state preemption law, the attorney general will bring an action in the name of the state for injunctive relief against the municipality. In addition, a court shall grant any person charged with a violation of an ordinance prohibited under this section reasonable costs, expenses and attorney's fees.
[S.D. Codified Laws § 7-18A-36]
[S.D. Codified Laws § 8-5-13]
[S.D. Codified Laws § 9-19-20]
Does South Dakota state law define brandishing?
No. However, any person who intentionally causes serious public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm to any other person, or creates a risk thereof by is guilty of disorderly conduct.
[S.D. Codified Laws § 22-18-35]
Does South Dakota have a red flag law?
No. South Dakota does not have a red flag law.
Does South Dakota have laws regarding carrying a firearm while using alcohol or drugs?
Is a permit required to purchase a handgun in South Dakota?
No. A permit is not required to purchase a handgun in South Dakota.
Are background checks required for private gun sales in South Dakota?
South Dakota Permit Exempts from Background Check?
Does my current South Dakota concealed carry permit exempt me from needing a background check when I purchase a firearm?
Yes, Gold Card Concealed Pistol Permits and Enhanced Permits to Carry a Concealed Pistol issued on or after January 1, 2017, only.
Is there a waiting period after purchasing a handgun in South Dakota?
No. There is not a waiting period after purchasing a handgun in South Dakota.
Do handguns need to be registered in South Dakota?
No. Handguns do not need to be registered in South Dakota.
What is the minimum age to possess and transport a handgun in South Dakota?
[S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-46]
Can you concealed carry while shotgun/rifle hunting in South Dakota?
Can you concealed carry while bowhunting in South Dakota?
Yes. No firearm restrictions in place for any hunting season prohibit a licensee or person possessing a valid concealed pistol permit from carrying a pistol
[SD Game, Fish and Parks 2018 Big Game Regulations]
Is there a Hunter Harassment Law in South Dakota?
Yes. No person may intentionally interfere with any person or group of persons lawfully engaged in the process of taking or attempting to take any game or fish. No person may engage in any activity specifically intended to harass or otherwise prevent the lawful taking of any game or fish. No person may engage in any activity to scare or disturb any game with specific intent to prevent their lawful taking. This section may not be construed to prohibit a landowner from revoking a prior grant of permission to hunt on his land.
[S.D. Cod. Laws § 41-1-8]
The right of the citizens to bear arms in defense of themselves and the state shall not be denied."
ARTICLE VI, § 24
South Dakota Concealed Carry Reciprocity With Other States
Which states' permits does South Dakota honor?
Alabama (if at least 18 years old)
Alaska (if at least 18 years old)
Arizona (if at least 18 years old)
Arkansas (if at least 18 years old)
California (if at least 18 years old)
Colorado (if at least 18 years old)
Connecticut (if at least 18 years old)
Delaware (if at least 18 years old)
District of Columbia (if at least 18 years old)
Florida (handguns only and if at least 18 years old)
Georgia (if at least 18 years old)
Hawaii (if at least 18 years old)
Idaho (if at least 18 years old)
Illinois (if at least 18 years old)
Indiana (if at least 18 years old)
Iowa (if at least 18 years old)
Kansas (if at least 18 years old)
Kentucky (if at least 18 years old)
Louisiana (if at least 18 years old)
Maine (if at least 18 years old)
Maryland (if at least 18 years old)
Massachusetts (if at least 18 years old)
Michigan (if at least 18 years old)
Minnesota (if at least 18 years old)
Mississippi (if at least 18 years old)
Missouri (if at least 18 years old)
Montana (if at least 18 years old)
Nebraska (if at least 18 years old)
Nevada (if at least 18 years old)
New Jersey (if at least 18 years old)
New Mexico (if at least 18 years old)
New York (if at least 18 years old)
New York City (if at least 18 years old)
North Carolina (if at least 18 years old)
North Dakota (if at least 18 years old)
Ohio (if at least 18 years old)
Oklahoma (if at least 18 years old)
Oregon (if at least 18 years old)
Pennsylvania (if at least 18 years old)
Rhode Island (if at least 18 years old)
South Carolina (if at least 18 years old)
Tennessee (if at least 18 years old)
Texas (if at least 18 years old)
Utah (if at least 18 years old)
Virginia (if at least 18 years old)
Washington (if at least 18 years old)
West Virginia (if at least 18 years old)
Wisconsin (if at least 18 years old)
Wyoming (if at least 18 years old)
Since South Dakota has permitless carry, any person who is at least 18 years old who can legally possess a firearm may conceal carry a firearm without a permit.
Other States' Reciprocity With South Dakota
Which states honor permits from South Dakota?
States That Have Restricted Reciprocity with South Dakota
South Dakota offers resident and non-resident permits. “Resident only” indicates the states below only honor South Dakota resident permits (and not those issued to non-residents).
Delaware (Enhanced permits only)
Minnesota (Enhanced permits only and at least 21 years old)
Nebraska (Enhanced permits only)
Nevada (Enhanced permits only and at least 21 years old)
Pennsylvania (at least 21 years old)
South Carolina (Enhanced permits only and resident permits only)
Washington (Enhanced permits only)
Wisconsin (Enhanced and Gold permits only and at least 21 years old)
South Dakota Concealed Carry Permit Information
Be at least 18 years old for a regular permit; 21 for enhanced or gold permits;
Have been a resident of the county where the application is submitted for at least 30 days prior, or is active duty military stationed in SD or the spouse of active duty military;
Not have pleaded guilty to, nolo contendere to or been convicted of a felony or a violent crime;
Not habitually exist in an intoxicated or drugged condition;
Have no history of violence;
Not have been found in the previous 10 years to be a "danger to others" or a "danger to self," or is not currently adjudged mentally incompetent;
Have had no violations of firearms control, unlawful use of weapons or controlled substances or marijuana, constituting a felony or misdemeanor in the preceding 5 years;
Regular $10; Gold Card $70; Enhanced $100
Additional fingerprinting fee of $43.25 for Gold Card and Enhanced permits
Renewals - Regular $10; Gold Card $70; Enhanced $50
Regular - 5 days for a temporary permit. Because of the fingerprint background investigation for the enhanced and gold permits, the issuance of these temporary permits may take longer. Official permits are issued in 30 days.
Regular/Gold/Enhanced Concealed Pistol Permits
Three types of permit available are:
Regular – requires a clean SD criminal record for 5 years;
Gold Card – requires fingerprinting and a federal background check; recognized for concealed carry within South Dakota and 32 other states; satisfies the purchase exemption from the Brady Handgun Violence Protection Act; and
Enhanced – requires fingerprinting, a federal background check and a firearms safety course; recognized in 37 other states; satisfies the purchase exemption from the Brady Handgun Violence Protection Act. As of July 1, 2019, carry will be allowed in county courthouses and the State Capitol building following 24-hour prior notification to the superintendent of the Highway Patrol.
Permits granted to members of the military and their spouses stationed in South Dakota. The process is the same as for residents.
Write a letter to the office of the secretary of state with name, DOB, old address, new address, (or former name, new name) permit number and $2 (cash, check or money order). Send to:
Attn: Permits 500 E. Capitol Ave.
Write a letter to the office of the secretary of state with name, DOB, address and $2 (cash, check or money order). Send to:
South Dakota Concealed Carry Permit Application Process
How to Apply for a South Dakota Concealed Carry Permit
Determine which permit you want; there are three available: Regular, Gold Card and Enhanced.
Complete a training course within 12 months preceding your application if you want an Enhanced Permit.
You must complete a temporary application in person at your local sheriff's office. Your fingerprints will be taken for Gold Card or Enhanced Permits. A separate payment is required for the cost of processing the fingerprint background check.
Within 7 days after the temporary permit has been issued, the sheriff will send a copy of the application to the secretary of state who issues the official permit. The official permit will be issued within 30 days.
Firearms Training Requirements in South Dakota
Training is required in order to obtain an Enhanced Permit. A qualifying handgun course must include instruction in each of the following:
Live-fire training including the firing of at least 98 rounds of ammunition by the student.
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South Dakota Concealed Carry Permit Renewal Process
How to Renew a South Dakota Concealed Carry Permit
The holder of the enhanced permit may renew the permit through the sheriff of the county where the holder resides for a period beginning 90 days before the permit expires and ending 30 days after expiration of the permit, if the holder pays the $50 renewal fee and passes a National Instant Criminal Background Check. If the holder of the enhanced permit to carry a concealed pistol does not renew the permit within 30 days of expiration of the permit, the holder must reapply for an enhanced permit to carry a concealed pistol. The holder of a gold card permit may renew the permit within 90 days of expiration, as well as the holder of a regular permit who may renew 90 days prior to expiration.
Individuals who have a permit issued in accordance with chapter 23-7 have a 60-day grace period to renew the permit. During the grace period, the permit holder may continue to carry a concealed pistol; however, law enforcement may issue a warning ticket in such situations to provide notification to the permit holder of the expired status. This grace period does not apply to any permit holder who commits a crime that would make it unlawful for the permit holder to possess a gun, or a permit holder who attempted to renew the holder's permit, but was denied.
Additional firearm training is required if a permit has expired for more than 30 days.
A renewed Permit to Carry a Concealed Pistol may be obtained from the sheriff of the county which the applicant is a resident.
Per South Dakota Admin Rule § 2:01:06:17.01, RLEOs must qualify with the officer’s duty handgun every calendar year by completing a certified shooting course that is administered by a firearms instructor who has been approved by the Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission or the executive secretary. A law enforcement officer may not qualify or requalify on a noncertified course. Applicants must obtain a passing score of at least 75 percent.
South Dakota Location Restrictions
Where Can I Carry a Concealed Firearm in South Dakota?
Carry in restaurants that serve alcohol? Yes, but not in the bar area.
Carry in my place of business? Yes. A permit is not required to carry a handgun, whether concealed or openly, in a person's home, land they own or rent, or place of business.
Carry in the State Capitol building? As of July 1, 2019 enhanced CPP holders will be able to, following 24-hour prior notification to the superintendent of the Highway Patrol.
Where Can't I Carry a Concealed Firearm in South Dakota?
A public elementary or secondary school premises, including school vehicles or buildings [S.D. Codified Laws § 13-32-7.];
A county courthouse, state capitol [S.D. Codified Laws §§ 22-14-22, 22-14-23 and 22-14-24], although enhanced permit holders can carry in these locations following 24-hour prior notification to the superintendent of the Highway Patrol;
An establishment licensed to serve alcoholic beverages on the premises if the establishment derives more than 50% of its sales from alcoholic beverages [S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-8.1];
A game preserve or refuge; and
FAQ: South Dakota Concealed Carry Questions
What Are the Knife Laws in South Dakota?
All types of knives are legal in South Dakota and they may be carried openly or concealed.
Related Information & Links for South Dakota Gun Laws
South Dakota Secretary of State Firearm Laws Handbook
South Dakota Secretary of State Concealed Pistol Permits Page
South Dakota Gun Laws Updates:
Updated General and At A Glance table with constitutional carry info
Updated the Genl, Permit and Where Can I Carry sections with State Capitol carry info
Added HB 1056 preemption info to At A Glance table
Added USCCA Press Release regarding passage of constitutional carry
Added initial CCW law and reciprocity information for South Dakota