South Dakota Gun Laws - 2026 Complete Guide

Last verified: 2026-01-01 | Not legal advice - verify with your state AG

Legal Permitless / Constitutional Carry Castle Doctrine Constitutional Carry Stand Your Ground

⚠️ This is not legal advice. Gun laws change frequently. Always verify current laws with your state attorney general or a licensed firearms attorney before carrying.

Quick Reference: South Dakota Gun Laws

Open Carry	Legal
Concealed Carry	Permitless / Constitutional Carry
Permit Required	No - permitless carry
Permit Cost	N/A (No permit required)
Permit Validity	N/A
Waiting Period	None
Background Check	Required
Castle Doctrine	✓ Yes
Stand Your Ground	✓ Yes
Red Flag Law	✓ No
Magazine Limit	None
Suppressors	Legal (NFA rules apply)
NFA Items	All legal (federal rules apply)

Open Carry Laws in South Dakota

Open carry is legal in South Dakota for anyone who is legally allowed to possess a firearm. No permit is required to openly carry a holstered handgun or a long gun in public, subject to restricted location laws.

Concealed Carry Laws in South Dakota

South Dakota is a constitutional carry state. Anyone who is legally allowed to possess a firearm may carry concealed without a permit. South Dakota enacted constitutional carry in 2019. Optional Gold or Enhanced permits available for reciprocity travel.

Where You Cannot Carry in South Dakota

The following locations generally prohibit firearms carry in South Dakota. This list is not exhaustive - always verify current law before carrying in any location.

Schools
Government Buildings
Courts
Jails

Federal law also prohibits carry in federal buildings, national parks ranger stations, and other federal facilities regardless of state law.

Optional South Dakota CCW Permit

South Dakota enacted constitutional carry in 2019. Optional Gold or Enhanced permits available for reciprocity travel.

Even though South Dakota does not require a permit to carry, obtaining an optional permit allows you to carry in other states that have reciprocity agreements with South Dakota but require a permit from your home state.

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CCW Reciprocity for South Dakota

States that honor your South Dakota permit (28)

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South Dakota honors permits from (30)

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Reciprocity agreements change frequently. Always verify current reciprocity with the issuing state's law enforcement agency before traveling. Some states have additional requirements beyond permit reciprocity.

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South Dakota Gun Law Cheat Sheet - Free PDF

Download our one-page quick reference for South Dakota gun laws. Open carry rules, carry restrictions, permit info, and CCW reciprocity at a glance. Keep it in your range bag.

Frequently Asked Questions: South Dakota Gun Laws

When did South Dakota pass constitutional carry?

South Dakota signed constitutional carry into law on January 31, 2019.

Does South Dakota have stand your ground?

Yes. South Dakota has castle doctrine and stand your ground protections.

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