# S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-7: Permit to carry concealed pistol--Background investigation--Carrying pistol without permit not prohibited

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T23_C7_S23-7-7

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-7
- **Heading:** Permit to carry concealed pistol--Background investigation--Carrying pistol without permit not prohibited
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 23 / Chapter 7 / Section 23-7-7

## Text

A permit to carry a concealed pistol must be issued to any applicant by the sheriff of the county in which the applicant resides. The permit must be valid throughout the state and must be issued pursuant to § 23-7-7.1 . For purposes of verifying the qualifications of an applicant, prior to issuing a permit, the sheriff shall execute, and the applicant shall pass, a background investigation, including a computer check of available on-line records and a check utilizing the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. The issuance of a permit to carry a concealed pistol under this chapter does not impose a general prohibition on the carrying of a pistol without a permit.

Source: SDC 1939, § 21.0107; SL 1972, ch 145, § 1; SL 1985, ch 190, § 8; SL 2002, ch 118, § 4; SL 2018, ch 140, § 1; SL 2019, ch 113, § 6; SL 2022, ch 69, § 2.

## Nearby sections

- [S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-1 Definitions applicable to chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T23_C7_S23-7-1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-1.1 Antique or nondischargeable firearms excepted](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T23_C7_S23-7-1.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-7 Permit to carry concealed pistol--Background investigation--Carrying pistol without permit not prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T23_C7_S23-7-7.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-7.1 Requirements for issuance of temporary permit--Time requirement--Appeal of denial](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T23_C7_S23-7-7.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-7.2 Authority issuing permit--Liability limitation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T23_C7_S23-7-7.2.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-7.3 Reciprocity with other states--Conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T23_C7_S23-7-7.3.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-7.5 Active duty military personnel and spouses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T23_C7_S23-7-7.5.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-7.6 Time requirement for INTERPOL check](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T23_C7_S23-7-7.6.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-8 Application for permit, enhanced permit, or gold card permit to carry concealed pistol](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T23_C7_S23-7-8.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-8.1 Form and contents of permit, enhanced permit, and gold card permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T23_C7_S23-7-8.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-8.2 Duration of permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T23_C7_S23-7-8.2.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-8.3 Permit issued to specific person--Transfer prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T23_C7_S23-7-8.3.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-8.4 Revocation of permit--Procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T23_C7_S23-7-8.4.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-8.6 List, record, or registry of privately owned firearms, owners of firearms, or holders of permits prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T23_C7_S23-7-8.6.md)

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