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Firearm disqualifications in South Dakota
What disqualifies you from owning a firearm in South Dakota?
Someone in South Dakota is disqualified from owning a firearm if they are:
A person cannot possess or purchase a firearm if
- 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
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