Overview for South Dakota
Chapter 44 of Title 18 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) does not allow citizens, convicted of a felony with a prison sentence over a year to own firearms. This includes hand guns, and long guns. Many states allow convicted felons to own firearms after a certain amount of time has passed, (usually 10 years or more) since the end of their sentence, and/or if they are given a full pardon by certain authority figures (Governors, President, etc.) South Dakota allows convicted felons to possess firearms 15 years after they were released from prison, or 15 years after their parole, or probation ended.
| Law | Long-guns | Handguns |
|---|---|---|
| Permit to Purchase | No | No |
| Open Carry | Yes | Yes |
| Concealed Carry | No | Yes |
| State Preemption of Local Restrictions | Yes | Yes |
| Firearm Registration | No | No |
| Owner License | No | No |
The Concealed Carry Permit
(often encompasses the open carry permit)
- Price: $10
- Valid for 4 years
- Regarding Non-residents of South Dakota: Only active duty military
- Non-resident permits are valid for Does Not Issue
- An owner's license is Not Needed
- Permit to Purchase: Not Needed
- Permits to Purchase Year/Cost: Not Needed
Official Concealed Carry page for South Dakota.
South Dakota Concealed Carry Reciprocity
South Dakota Magazine Capacity
Does South Dakota have a gun buy back program?
South Dakota does not run, or fund any gun buyback programs.
Does South Dakota have an inheritance gun law?
South Dakota does not have an inheritance gun law.