South Dakota Concealed Carry Reciprocity Map & Gun Laws

Constitutional Carry?

Does South Dakota allow constitutional carry?

Open Carry Permitted?

Is open carry permitted in South Dakota?

Gun Permit Licensure?

If South Dakota requires a permit to carry a concealed firearm, how are those permits issued?

Minimum Age for Concealed Carry?

What is the minimum age in South Dakota to get a concealed carry permit?

Weapons Other Than Handguns Allowed?

Can you conceal carry weapons other than handguns in South Dakota with a concealed carry permit (or under permitless carry if applicable)?

Non-Resident Permitting?

Does South Dakota issue concealed carry permits to non-residents?

Public Access to Concealed Carry Registry?

Does South Dakota allow the public to access concealed carry registry information through public records law?

Carry in Vehicle?

Can you carry a concealed firearm in a vehicle in South Dakota?

Carry at Roadside Rest Areas?

Can you carry a concealed firearm at roadside rest areas in South Dakota?

Carry in State/National Parks, State/National Forests and Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs)?

Can you carry a concealed firearm in state/national parks, state/national forests and Wildlife Management Areas in South Dakota?

Carry in Restaurants That Serve Alcohol?

Can you carry a firearm in restaurants that serve alcohol in South Dakota?

Store in a Vehicle in an Employee Parking Lot?

Does South Dakota have laws relating to storing firearms in private vehicles in an employee parking lot?

Must Notify Officer You're Carrying?

Are you required to notify a police officer that you're carrying a concealed firearm in South Dakota?

Magazine Limits for Handguns?

Does South Dakota have magazine capacity restrictions for handguns?

Ammunition Restrictions?

Does South Dakota have ammunition restrictions?

"No Weapons Allowed" Signs Enforced?

Are "No Weapons Allowed" signs enforced in South Dakota? If yes, violating the sign would be considered to be a crime. If no, violating the sign would not be considered a criminal offense.

Preemption?

Does South Dakota have preemption laws related to concealed carry (i.e. Does state law supersede local laws regarding the possession of handguns)?

Red Flag Law?

Does South Dakota have a red flag law?

Tasers or Stun Guns?

Is it legal to own a taser or stun gun in South Dakota?

Requirements:

An applicant must:

• Be at least 18 years old for a regular permit; 21 for enhanced or gold permits;
• Have been a resident of the county where the application is submitted for at least 30 days prior, or is active duty military stationed in SD or their spouse;
• Be a citizen of the United States or legal resident alien;
• Not have pleaded guilty to, nolo contendere to or been convicted of a felony or a violent crime;
• Not habitually exist in an intoxicated or drugged condition;
• Have no history of violence;
• Not have been found in the previous 10 years to be a "danger to others" or a "danger to self," or is not currently adjudged mentally incompetent;
• Have had no violations of firearms control, unlawful use of weapons or controlled substances or marijuana, constituting a felony or misdemeanor in the preceding 5 years;
• Not be a fugitive from justice; and
• Meet federal law requirements.

Fees:

Regular $10; Gold Card $70; Enhanced $100
Additional fingerprinting fee of $43.25 for Gold Card and Enhanced permits

Renewals - Regular $10; Gold Card $70; Enhanced $50

Valid For:

5 years

Processing Time:

Regular - 5 days for a temporary permit. Because of the fingerprint background investigation for the enhanced and gold permits, the issuance of these temporary permits may take longer. Official permits are issued in 30 days.

Application:

Link to sample application

Non-Resident Concealed Carry Permits:

Permits granted to members of the military and their spouses stationed in South Dakota.

Name/Address Changes:

Write a letter to the office of the secretary of state with name, DOB, old address, new address, (or former name, new name) permit number and $2 (cash, check or money order). Send to:

Secretary of State
Attn: Permits 500 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501

Lost/Stolen Permits:

Write a letter to the office of the secretary of state with name, DOB, address and $2 (cash, check or money order). Send to:

Secretary of State
Attn: Permits 500 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501

Step 1:

Determine which permit you want; there are three available: Regular, Gold Card and Enhanced.

Step 2:

Complete a training course within 12 months preceding your application if you want an Enhanced Permit.

Step 3:

You must complete a temporary application in person at your local sheriff's office. Your fingerprints will be taken for Gold Card or Enhanced Permits. A separate payment is required for the cost of processing the fingerprint background check.

Step 4:

The sheriff will issue a temporary permit within 5 days.

Step 5:

Within 7 days after the temporary permit has been issued, the sheriff will send a copy of the application to the secretary of state who issues the official permit. The official permit will be issued within 30 days.

Step 1:

The holder of the enhanced permit may renew the permit through the sheriff of the county where the holder resides for a period beginning 90 days before the permit expires and ending 30 days after expiration of the permit, if the holder pays the $50 renewal fee and passes a National Instant Criminal Background Check. If the holder of the enhanced permit to carry a concealed pistol does not renew the permit within 30 days of expiration of the permit, the holder must reapply for an enhanced permit to carry a concealed pistol. The holder of a gold card permit may renew the permit within 90 days of expiration, as well as the holder of a regular permit who may renew 90 days prior to expiration.

Individuals who have a permit issued in accordance with chapter 23-7 have a 60 day grace period to renew the permit. During the grace period the permit holder may continue to carry a concealed pistol; however, law enforcement may issue a warning ticket in such situations to provide notification to the permit holder of the expired status. This grace period does not apply to any permit holder who commits a crime that would make it unlawful for the permit holder to possess a gun, or a permit holder who attempted to renew the holder's permit, but was denied.

Additional firearm training is required if a permit has expired for more than 30 days.

Step 2:

A renewed Permit to Carry a Concealed Pistol may be obtained from the sheriff of the county which the applicant is a resident.

Where Can I Carry a Concealed Firearm in South Dakota?

• Carry in restaurants that serve alcohol? Yes, but not in the bar area.
• Carry in my vehicle without a permit/license? Yes.
• Carry in my place of business? Yes. A permit is not required to carry a handgun, whether concealed or openly, in a person's home, land they own or rent or place of business.
• Carry in roadside rest areas? Yes.
• Carry in state/national parks, state/national forests, and WMAs? Yes. 
• Carry in places of worship? There is no State statute prohibiting concealed carry in places of worship. However, since places of worship are private property, they may post signs prohibiting firearms.
• Carry in the State Capitol building? As of July 1, 2019 enhanced CPP holders will be able to, following  24-hour prior notification to the superintendent of the Highway Patrol.

Where Can't I Carry a Concealed Firearm in South Dakota?

Places off-limits even with a permit/license

• A public elementary or secondary school premises, including school vehicles or buildings;
• A county courthouse;
• An establishment licensed to serve alcoholic beverages on the premises if the establishment derives more than 50% of its sales from alcoholic beverages;
• A snowmobile, unless firearm is unloaded and entirely enclosed in a carrying case;
• A game preserve or refuge; and
• Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by federal law or state law or regulation.

Do firearms need to be registered in South Dakota?

No.

Is a permit required to purchase a gun in South Dakota?

No.

Are background checks required for private gun sales in South Dakota?

No.

Is there a waiting period after purchasing a firearm in South Dakota?

No.

What are the knife laws in South Dakota?

All types of knives are legal in South Dakota and they may be carried openly or concealed.

What should I do if my South Dakota concealed carry permit is lost, stolen or damaged?

Write a letter to the office of the secretary of state with name, DOB, address and $2 (cash, check or money order). Send to: Secretary of State Attn: Permits 500 E. Capitol Ave. Pierre, SD 57501

What are the laws regarding carrying a firearm while using alcohol or prescription medication in SD?

Not addressed in state statutes.
As a responsibly armed American, regardless of the laws in your state, it is unwise to carry while under the influence of any substance that could impair your judgement, slow your reaction times, or impact your decision-making abilities. Any decision you make while carrying a firearm could have life-altering consequences.