South Dakota CCW Reciprocity Map
States that Honor South Dakota's CCW Permit:
Alabama,
Alaska,
Colorado,
Florida,
Georgia,
Idaho,
Indiana,
Kentucky,
Michigan,
Mississippi,
Montana,
North Carolina,
North Dakota,
Oklahoma,
Pennsylvania,
South Dakota,
Tennessee,
Texas,
Utah,
Wyoming
State CCW Permits that South Dakota Honors:
Alabama,
Alaska,
Arizona,
Colorado,
Florida,
Georgia,
Idaho,
Indiana,
Kentucky,
Louisiana,
Michigan,
Mississippi,
Missouri,
Montana,
North Carolina,
North Dakota,
Oklahoma,
Pennsylvania,
South Dakota,
Tennessee,
Texas,
Utah,
Washington DC,
Wyoming,
Frequently Asked CCW Questions:
How should a firearm be transported?
22-14-9. Carrying pistol or revolver without a permit as misdemeanor.
Any person, other than a law enforcement officer when acting as such,
is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor if he:
(1) Carries a pistol or revolver, loaded or unloaded, concealed on or
about his person without a permit as provided in chapter 23-7; or
(2) Carries a pistol or revolver, loaded or unloaded, concealed in any
vehicle operated by him, without a permit as provided in chapter 23-7.
22-14-9.1. Person possessing concealed pistol to have physical
possession of valid permit -- Violation as petty offense -- Charge
dismissed. No person may possess a concealed pistol in accordance with
chapter 23-7 or this chapter unless that person also has in his or her
physical possession a valid South Dakota permit to carry a concealed
pistol or a permit effective pursuant to § 23-7-7.3. A violation of
this section is a petty offense. However, if within twenty-four hours
of being charged with a violation of this section, the person produces
a permit to carry a concealed pistol which was valid at the time of the
alleged offense in the office of the officer making the demand, the
charge shall be dismissed.
22-14-9.2. Holders of permits from reciprocal states subject to South
Dakota laws -- Violation a misdemeanor. Any person who is permitted to
carry a concealed pistol in a state with which the secretary of state
has entered into a reciprocity agreement pursuant to § § 23-7-7.3,
22-14-9.1, 22-1-49.2, 23-7-7, 23-7-7.1, and 23-7-8 may carry a
concealed pistol in this state if the permit holder carries the pistol
in compliance with the laws of this state. A violation of this section
is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
22-14-10. Lawful uses of unloaded pistols or revolvers exempt from
concealment prohibition and permit requirement. Section 22-14-9 does
not apply to persons who carry one or more unloaded pistols or
revolvers for the purpose of, or in connection with, any lawful use, if
the unloaded weapon or weapons are carried:
(1) In the trunk or other closed compartment of a vehicle; or
(2) In a closed container which is too large to be effectively
concealed on the person or within his clothing. The container may be
carried in a vehicle or in any other manner.
Any person who complies with this section may not be required to obtain
a permit for the lawful uses herein described.
What are the requirements for getting a permit
The applicant must also meet the following requirements (SDCL
23-7-7.1):
Is eighteen years-of age or older; Has never pled guilty to, nolo
contendere to, or been convicted of a felony or a crime of violence;
Note: "Crime of violence" is defined in SDCL 22-1-2 (9) Is not
habitually in an intoxicated or drugged condition; Has no history of
violence; Has not been found in the previous ten years to be a "danger
to others" or a "danger to self" as defined in SDCL 27A-1-1 or is not
currently adjudged mentally incompetent; Has been a resident of the
county or municipality where the application is being made for at least
thirty days; Has had no violations of chapter 23-7, firearms control,
22-14, unlawful use of weapons, or 22-42, controlled substances;
marijuana, in the five years preceding the date of application; Is a
citizen of the United States; and Is not a fugitive from justice.
What is the process for getting a CCW permit
The sheriff will issue a temporary permit within five days from the
date of application (SDCL 23-7-7.1).
Within seven days after the temporary permit has been issued, the
sheriff sends a copy of the application to the secretary of state who
issues the official permit (SDCL 23-7-