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South Dakota Gun Control Laws
More Information on Gun Control Laws
| Code Section | 22-1-2; 22-14-6, 16; 23-7-9, 46 |
| Illegal Arms | Controlled weapon-silencer; machine gun; short shotgun or rifle; altered manufacturer's serial number |
| Waiting Period | 48 hrs. (pistol only) (None if valid permit to carry a concealed pistol) |
| Who May Not Own | 1. Convicted of felony or crime of violence in last 15 yrs.; 2. Minor (under 18 yrs. old); 3. Convicted of drug possession in last 5 years. |
| Law Prohibiting Firearms On or Near School Grounds | Misdemeanor. 13-32-7 |
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