South Dakota's Open Carry

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South Dakota allows open carry of firearms. Firearms in a vehicle must be in plain sight.

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What is Open Carry?

Open carry is the ability to carry a gun in plain view. Some states require a permit to open carry, and some do not, but most have restrictions on where it is legal to open carry.

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Other South Dakota firearm laws

• South Dakota Permit to Purchase
• South Dakota Firearm Registration
• South Dakota Owner License
• South Dakota Open Carry
• South Dakota Concealed Carry
• South Dakota State Preemption of Local Restrictions
• South Dakota Magazine Capacity Restriction
• South Dakota Castle Doctrine
• South Dakota Stand Your Ground
• South Dakota Peaceable Journey
• South Dakota Assault Weapon Restrictions
• South Dakota NFA Weapon Restrictions

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