BP: Gov. Kristi Noem (R) signed Senate Bill 47 on Thursday to eliminate South Dakota’s requirement that residents possess a concealed carry permit in order to carry a handgun concealed.
The Associated Press reports that the law eliminating the permit takes effect on July 1, 2019.
NRA-ILA executive director Chris Cox commented on the elimination of South Dakota’s permit requirement, saying, “This law is a common-sense measure that allows law-abiding South Dakotans to exercise their fundamental right to self-protection in the manner that best suits their needs.” more
WOW! I’m impressed! I wasn’t even aware that was on the table.
And…she’s easy on the eyes!
I happened to hear this today from my old Air Force buddy who just moved back to South Dakota. Good news! He said it was -24F a day or two ago. Too cold for me. Texas is talking about the same law. Hope so!
As stated; it’s a common sense measure……
YOU DAMN RIGHT IT IS
It’s all for nothing…..I’ve never yet want to kill anyone from South Dakota…..
I had no idea so many states allowed concealed carry without a permit. Hopefully, the number of states to do so will increase.
Another reminder that Texas is NOT the most gun-friendly state. We just have a Hollywood-made reputation as being that.
Even Cali was ahead of Texas just a few years ago – as far as what was on the books – not the practical reality. But Cali has steadily raced towards the bottom the last decade.
We are somewhere around 40th most gun-friendly state, if you look at the carry laws. That may have changed since I last did a check on it a few years ago. In 2010 we were 45th by my measure. Our recent open carry law moved us up some. But as long as a permit is required – it falls short of ideal.
Waiting on mine. Should be here sometime in February.
I’ve had my CCW since 1999. I just carried WITHOUT it before that… 🤫
Although I carry on occasion I’ve never applied for a permit here in FL because I find it as distasteful as registration and a unnecessary intrusion of my rights. I figure if the time comes when I use it I’ll deal with the government creeps then.
I had an ex-employer who forbade the carrying of weapons of any kind onto their property and immediate termination was the result if caught, even if it was locked up and out of sight in your vehicle in the parking lot. I traveled a pretty good distance to work in the predawn hours down some lonely roads and I didn’t think being unarmed was good for my wellbeing. Needless to say, I NEVER observed the employers draconian rules and was armed every single time I traveled to and from work. I had a system and used it for the last twelve years before I retired. All it took was situational awareness and keeping my mouth shut about what I was doing. The State of Texas has since passed laws making it illegal for companies to forbid employees from traveling to and from work with a weapon and having a legally possessed weapon in their vehicle at work. By the way, screw Rex Tillerson.