South Dakota statute
SDCL § 23-7-45 — Possession of pistols by minors--Exceptions to prohibitions
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 7: Firearms Control, South Dakota Codified Laws.
Full text of SDCL § 23-7-45
Statutory text current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of South Dakota.
The provisions of § 23-7-44 are not applicable to a minor and a criminal prosecution for possession of a pistol brought after transfer pursuant to chapter 26-11 is not applicable to a minor if the minor had the prior written consent of the minor's parent or guardian to possess the pistol, and:
(1) The minor was on premises owned or leased by the minor or the minor's parent, guardian, or immediate family member;
(2) The minor was in the presence of a licensed or accredited gun safety instructor; or
(3) The pistol was being used for farming, ranching, hunting, trapping, target shooting, or gun safety instruction.
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