Do I need a permit to carry in South Dakota?

No. South Dakota allows concealed carry without a permit for eligible adults 18 and older. Some places stay off limits under state and federal law.

Where can I check South Dakota's official rules?

Check South Dakota Secretary of State. The controlling law is S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-7.3.

Carry laws · 2026

South Dakota concealed carry laws, backed by the statute

At a glance

Carry rule: Permitless at 18
Minimum age: 18
Non-resident permit valid here?: Yes
Statute: S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-7.3

Carrying in South Dakota

South Dakota lets adults 18 and older carry concealed without a permit.

That rule stops at the South Dakota line. If you travel, the law of the next state applies.

Source: S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-7.3. South Dakota Secretary of State. Reviewed Q3 2026.

Does a non-resident permit work in South Dakota?

A non-resident permit is a carry permit issued by a state you do not live in.

Yes. South Dakota recognizes a valid out-of-state permit under S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-7.3. The state's own rules about where and how you carry still apply to you.

Getting South Dakota's own permit

South Dakota does not require a permit at home. An optional permit is still useful, because other states may honor it when you travel.

Common questions

Do I need a permit to carry in South Dakota?: No. South Dakota allows concealed carry without a permit for eligible adults 18 and older. Some places stay off limits under state and federal law.
Does South Dakota honor out-of-state permits?: Yes. South Dakota recognizes a valid out-of-state permit under S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-7.3.
Where can I check South Dakota's official rules?: Check South Dakota Secretary of State. The controlling law is S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-7.3.

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Sources and verification

SD: S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-7.3. South Dakota Secretary of State.

Recognition and carry-law data compiled from each state's statutes and official Attorney General, State Police, or Department of Public Safety reciprocity pages. Reviewed quarterly. Last reviewed: Q3 2026. We review and update this information about once a quarter. Laws change between reviews, so verify with the destination state before you travel or apply. Read how we verify our information, including our public corrections log.