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Firearm disqualifications in South Dakota

What disqualifies you from owning a firearm in South Dakota?

Someone in South Dakota is disqualified from owning a firearm if they are:

A person cannot possess or purchase a firearm if

• They have been convicted of a felony
• They have a violence misdemeanor
• They are subject to court orders related to domestic violence
• They have a medical condition in which they are a danger to themselves and those around
• They have been convicted of a crime of violence or a drug-related felony in the past 15 years
• They have been convicted of a felony regarding possession of a controlled substance
• Under the age of 18

Felony restrictions on firearms in South Dakota

Those convicted of a felony in South Dakota:

• Cannot possess a weapon
• Cannot buy a weapon
• Cannot apply for a concealed carry license

Mental health restrictions on firearms in South Dakota

• A person cannot possess a firearm or ammunition if they are found by the court, board, or a commission to be a danger to themselves or those around them or if they lack the mental capacity to manage on their own as a result of their medical condition
• People cannot possess a firearm if they have been involuntarily hospitalized or committed to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility

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