More information on Federal Firearm Licensees (FFL), as well as what each license type can do, can be found on our FFL home page.
We also have a very helpful
FFL search tool if you want to search by postal code, state, business name, or even license number.
Does South Dakota Require a Background Check to purchase a Firearm?
No, South Dakota does not have a state law that requires a background check prior to the sale of a firearm,
but federal law requires all federally licensed firearm dealers to perform a background check before any sale of a firearm.
Owning a firearm in South Dakota
Does South Dakota have a Gun Free Zone law?
Yes, South Dakota has a defined list of gun free zones:
An establishment where alcohol is being served
In a county courthouse
In a state capital of South Dakota
Park
Hospital
Places of worship
Sporting Arena
Gambling facility
Does South Dakota Require a Safety Course to own a Firearm?
You are not required to take a safety course in order to own a firearm in South Dakota.
Handgun training course. But resident can take a handgun training to obtain an enhanced license making them recognisable in other states
Common Firearm Offenses in South Dakota
[22-14-15. Possession of firearm someone with prior violent crime conviction or certain drug-related conviction--Felony--Fifteen-year period] (https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/2047135)
[22-14-15.1. Possession of firearm by one with prior drug conviction--Felony] (https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/2047136)
[22-14-15.2. Possession of firearm by one convicted of misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence--Misdemeanor] (https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/2047137)
[22-14-7. Reckless discharge of firearm or shooting of bow and arrow] (https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/2047126)
[22-14-16. Providing firearm to person with known prior violent crime conviction--Felony] (https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/2047139)
[22-14-5. Possession of firearm with altered serial number--Felony] (https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/2047124)