Gun Laws/South Dakota/Reviewed September 16, 2026
What is the magazine capacity limit in South Dakota?
Quick answer
No limit
South Dakota has no magazine capacity limit.
6 of South Dakota's 6 neighboring states have the same status. Check each one before you cross a state line with magazine capacity limits.
Not legal advice. Source: GunPartPicker state law review, September 16, 2026
Magazine capacity limits by state
South Dakota law in detail
- 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.
The federal rule
There is no federal magazine capacity limit; the federal limit ended with the 1994 ban in 2004. State limits usually cover sale, transfer and manufacture, and a few also make possession illegal, so a magazine you already own can be legal to keep but not to bring in.
Magazines in neighboring states
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Frequently asked questions
What is the magazine capacity limit in South Dakota?
No limit. South Dakota has no magazine capacity limit. Reviewed September 16, 2026.
What is the federal rule on magazine capacity limits?
There is no federal magazine capacity limit; the federal limit ended with the 1994 ban in 2004. State limits usually cover sale, transfer and manufacture, and a few also make possession illegal, so a magazine you already own can be legal to keep but not to bring in.
How many states restrict magazine capacity limits?
Nationwide by our review: 35 states: no limit; 2: conditional or in litigation; 13: limit in effect.
More South Dakota gun laws
Legal disclaimer: This page summarizes state law for general information and is not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can be stricter. Confirm with the South Dakota statutes, the state attorney general or a licensed attorney before buying, building or traveling.