South Dakota is a Constitutional Carry state (No permit required to carry). However they still issue carry permits which are recognized in some other states. Also, like in many other states that have Constitutional Carry, having a permit can speed up the buying process for firearms.

Edit: Link to more information regarding SD Gun Laws from USCCA.

South Dakota is a Constitutional Carry state (No permit required to carry). However they still issue carry permits which are recognized in some other states. Also, like in many other states that have Constitutional Carry, having a permit can speed up the buying process for firearms.