What disqualifies you from owning a firearm in South Dakota?
Someone in South Dakota is disqualified from owning a firearm if they are:
They have been convicted of a felony
They have a violence misdemeanor
They are subject to court orders related to domestic violence
They have a medical condition in which they are a danger to themselves and those around
They have been convicted of a crime of violence or a drug-related felony in the past 15 years
They have been convicted of a felony regarding possession of a controlled substance
Under the age of 18
Felony restrictions on firearms in South Dakota
Those convicted of a felony in South Dakota:
Cannot possess a weapon
Cannot buy a weapon
Cannot apply for a concealed carry license
Mental health restrictions on firearms in South Dakota
A person cannot possess a firearm or ammunition if they are found by the court, board, or a commission to be a danger to themselves or those around them or if they lack the mental capacity to manage on their own as a result of their medical condition
People cannot possess a firearm if they have been involuntarily hospitalized or committed to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility