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SD
permissive

Firearm Regulations

Assault Weapon Ban
No
Mag Capacity Limit
No
Permit to Purchase
No
Firearm Registration
No
Concealed Carry
Permitless (18+)
Open Carry
Yes, no permit
Red Flag Law
No
Background Check (Private)
No
NFA Weapons
Unrestricted
State Preemption
Yes

Key Notes

Permitless carry since July 2019. Gold Card permit available to skip NICS check and for reciprocity. Strong preemption — no locality may restrict firearm ownership or possession.

  • •Permitless (18+) — Adults 18 and older can carry concealed without a permit since July 2019.
  • •Gold Card Permit — An optional Gold Card permit (requires training) allows you to skip the NICS background check at dealers and provides reciprocity with more states.
  • •Unrestricted (NFA) — All NFA items (SBRs, SBS, suppressors, machine guns, destructive devices) are legal with the federal tax stamp.
  • •State Preemption: Yes — Strong preemption law prevents any locality from restricting firearm ownership, possession, or transfer.
  • •Yes, no permit (Open Carry) — Open carry of handguns and long guns is legal without any permit.

Last updated January 15, 2026

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