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SD Lawmakers Approve Concealed Weapons Carry Bill
Published: February 28, 2012, 4:23 PM

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PIERRE, SD -

The South Dakota Legislature has given final approval to a measure allowing people to carry concealed weapons without a permit as long as they have a driver's license and otherwise meet state standards for owning guns.

The Senate voted 22-11 to pass the bill, which was approved earlier by the House. It will become law if signed by Gov. Dennis Daugaard.

State law does not require permits to own guns, keep them in a home or business or carry them openly. However, state law until now has required that people have permits to carry concealed guns.

The bill would let South Dakota residents carry concealed weapons within the state without a permit if they have a valid driver's license and would meet current requirements for getting a concealed pistol permit.

 

[dugby]

Ain't that just cool!

 

[pinkhamr]

" ..... have a driver's license and otherwise meet state standards for owning guns." ...... Disagree, CCL's need 'some' type of Orientation ....... JMO

 

[Danny Tanner]

Blood Dakota is more like it. AMIRITE?

 

[AKguy1985]

That'd be nice here. But will never happen. Certain state agencies wouldnt be too happy.

 

[yukonjack]

" ..... have a driver's license and otherwise meet state standards for owning guns." ...... Disagree, CCL's need 'some' type of Orientation ....... JMO

Alaskans have had the freedom to carry without a permit or "orientation" for about 5 years now. No problems. I would agree though in Oklahoma it would be a good idea for people here to get a permit. Just too many nuts with guns. Many who post on this board.....

 

[oklacowboy]

Well I think South Dakota is doing a hell of a job and getting it to what it ought to be. I just don't understand some people's way of thinking. Gun laws only affect honest people. The nuts and the criminals don't care what the laws are. They are going to do what they want to do regardless of what the law says. I do wish Oklahoma was smart enough to do the same. We shouldn't have to pay for a RIGHT.

 

[vdub]

Alaskans have had the freedom to carry without a permit or "orientation" for about 5 years now. No problems. I would agree though in Oklahoma it would be a good idea for people here to get a permit. Just too many nuts with guns. Many who post on this board.....

You ever watch Alaska State Troopers on NatGeo channel? If you had, you would realize this statement could be made by switching Alaska for Oklahoma and it still be a pretty accurate statement. I have not heard of rampant problems in Alaska and I bet the same would happen here. People that are going to break the law will and people that are going to abide by the law will. Business as usual.

 

[oklacowboy]

vdub, that's exactly my point. I agree 100%.

 

[O4L]

Well I think South Dakota is doing a hell of a job and getting it to what it ought to be. I just don't understand some people's way of thinking. Gun laws only affect honest people. The nuts and the criminals don't care what the laws are. They are going to do what they want to do regardless of what the law says. I do wish Oklahoma was smart enough to do the same. We shouldn't have to pay for a RIGHT.

I agree.