South Dakota Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does South Dakota require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does South Dakota require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does South Dakota require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does South Dakota issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does South Dakota issue concealed carry permits?
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  A:

  South Dakota issues CCW permits on a "shall issue" basis. The permit is valid for 4 years at a cost of $10.

• +Q: Does South Dakota have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does South Dakota have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does South Dakota support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does South Dakota have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does South Dakota uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does South Dakota have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does South Dakota have?

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