South Dakota legal term
Pistol in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Pistol” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the South Dakota criminal code.
What does “Pistol” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(32) "Pistol," any firearm with a barrel less than sixteen inches in length, designed to expel a projectile or projectiles by the action of an explosive; (33) "Private place," a place where one may reasonably expect to be safe from casual or hostile intrusion or surveillance, but does not include a place to which the public or a substantial group thereof has access; (34) "Process," any writ, warrant, summons, or order issued in the course of judicial proceedings; (35) "Property," anything of value, including motor vehicles, real estate, tangible and intangible personal property, contract right (SDCL § 22-1-2)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Failure or refusal to surrender revoked gold card or enhanced permit as misdemeanor
- False information or false evidence of identity to secure pistol or permit as felony
- Pistol to be delivered wrapped and unloaded
- Possession of pistols by minors prohibited
- Possession of revoked gold card or enhanced concealed pistol permit as misdemeanor
- Sale of pistol by retail dealer
Related terms in the same statutes
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