South Dakota OC laws

[gamestalker]

I think I read that South Dakota has revised OC (open carry) in public now. I was looking at the NRA site and interpreted it to mean that OC is now permissible without any permit required. Is this accurate?

I no longer live in S.D., but I do return for hunting and family visits from time to time. So I'm obviously not wanting to break their laws, thus resulting in the seizure of my weapons or getting prosecuted for such.

GS

 

[NavyLCDR]

I don't think it had anything to do with a revision of the laws. South Dakota has long been an open carry state.

http://www.opencarry.org/?page_id=298

South Dakota is one of our “Gold Star” open carry states. Open carry is common in many parts of South Dakota and all firearm laws are fully preempted at the state level.

www.handgunlaw.us/states/southdakota.pdf

Open Carry is legal. Places as listed in the “Places Off Limits” above apply to those who open carry. South Dakota law states only a permit holder can carry a concealed firearm in a vehicle and the SD AG gave an opinion on openly carrying in a vehicle without a permit/license. You can see that opinion Here. When open carrying, be prepared for Police Officers to question you as open carrying firearm gets their attention. See the “RV/Car Carry Without a Permit” section for carrying in a vehicle.

The state preempts all firearm laws in the state and local authorities can’t have Laws/Ordinances against open carry. Remember that if you enter any property and the owner/responsible person ask you to leave you must leave. Failure to leave can result in Trespass Charges. The Minimum age for Open Carry is 18.

In some states Open Carry is forbidden in places where those with a valid permit/license can carry. This is not the last word on Open Carry in this state. Check at www.opencarry.org or go to Google and type in State Name Open Carry or Open Carry State Name for a search for open carry info in this state. Check with the State's RKBA Organization/s. Also see “Attorney General Opinions/Court Cases” Section for any written opinions/Cases on Open Carry.

 

[travisd]

You have always been able to open carry here with out a permit..

 

[Davek1977]

Yes, SD has been "open carry" for as long as I can remember....