South Dakota Concealed Carry Law Summary
Last reviewed: May 3, 2026
Constitutional Carry
Yes, no permit required to open carry or concealed carry for residents and non-residents 18+.
Open Carry
Lawful
Permit honored in
33 states
South Dakota honors
49 states
South Dakota Gun Laws
Open Carry
Lawful
Duty to Notify Law Enforcement
Only when asked by the officer
State Parks
Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry
Restaurants Serving Alcohol
You may not carry in any licensed alcoholic beverage establishment that derives over one-half of its total income from the sale of malt or alcoholic beverages (23-7-8.1)
Firearms at Colleges
Concealed carry allowed with Enhanced permit to carry. With basic permit one can carry while inside a vehicle or while securing/retrieving a pistol from the vehicle.
Firearms at K-12 Schools
Concealed carry allowed with Enhanced permit to carry. With basic permit one can carry while inside a vehicle or while securing/retrieving a pistol from the vehicle.
Church Carry
Churches act like any other private property and may restrict
on a church by church basis
on a church by church basis
Hotels
No legal restriction - Reference article on page 67
Secure Storage Requirements
None
Magazine Capacity Limitations
No restrictions
Suppressor Ownership
Not regulated
Vehicle Possession Without Recognized Permit
Handguns may be in a vehicle of a non-permittee when they are in the trunk or other closed compartment or a closed container too large to be effectively concealed on the person or within the person's clothing.
Firearm Law Uniformity
Uniform throughout state
Permit Training Requirements
The basic permit has no training requirement. To apply for the enhanced permit one must complete a Qualifying handgun course which is taught by a NRA instructor who also has completed a state course on the use of force. The course must include laws, basic use, self-defense principles, and live fire of at least 98 rounds of ammo. 23-7-58
Non-Resident Permits
Only military personnel may qualify for non-resident permits
Constitutional Carry
Yes, no permit required to open carry or concealed carry for residents and non-residents 18+.
Duty to Retreat
No Duty to Retreat
Places Off Limits
Any licensed on-sale malt beverage or alcoholic beverage establishment that derives over one-half of
its total income from the sale of malt or alcoholic beverages. § 23-7-8.1
Elementary or Secondary School Premises or Vehicle § 13-32-7.
Courthouses § 22-14-22. County courthouse defined. For the purposes of §§ 22-14-23 to 22-14-28,
inclusive, the term, county courthouse, means the state capitol or any building occupied for the public
sessions of a circuit court, with its various offices. The term includes any building appended to or
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used as a supplementary structure to a county courthouse.
its total income from the sale of malt or alcoholic beverages. § 23-7-8.1
Elementary or Secondary School Premises or Vehicle § 13-32-7.
Courthouses § 22-14-22. County courthouse defined. For the purposes of §§ 22-14-23 to 22-14-28,
inclusive, the term, county courthouse, means the state capitol or any building occupied for the public
sessions of a circuit court, with its various offices. The term includes any building appended to or
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used as a supplementary structure to a county courthouse.
State Contact / Source
South Dakota Secretary of State
500 E Capitol Ave. - Ste 204
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
605-773-3537
www.sdsos.gov
500 E Capitol Ave. - Ste 204
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
605-773-3537
www.sdsos.gov
Permit Issuing Authority
County sheriff
Length of Permit Validity
5 Years
Permit Application Process
Present the required paperwork and fee to your county sheriff office.
South Dakota Permit Reciprocity
Reciprocity shown is for a standard resident permit. Non-resident and enhanced permit holders may have different reciprocity. Always verify before carrying. Use our full permit reciprocity map for all permit types →
Your South Dakota resident permit is honored in 33 states
AK
AL
AR
AZ
CO
FL
GA
IA
ID
IN
KS
KY
LA
ME
MI
MO
MS
MT
NC
ND
NH
NV
OH
OK
PA
SC
TN
TX
UT
VA
VT
WV
WY
South Dakota honors resident permits from 49 states
AK
AL
AR
AZ
CA
CO
CT
DC
DE
FL
GA
HI
IA
ID
IL
IN
KS
KY
LA
MA
MD
ME
MI
MN
MO
MS
MT
NC
ND
NE
NH
NJ
NM
NV
NY
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
TN
TX
UT
VA
WA
WI
WV
WY
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While Concealed Carry Inc strives to maintain legal reference information updated on this website from publicly available sources; you as the reader and gun owner are responsible to do any and all necessary research and consult with a local attorney before making any decisions. Concealed Carry Inc is not a government agency is not affiliated with a government agency and is not liable for any misinformation, inaccuracies, or actions taken based on this information. We are not attorneys and this information is not legal advice. If you see any information you feel is outdated or incorrect please contact us.
Legal Summaries for all 50 states are available free on our site and mobile app.