South Dakota statute

SDCL § 23-7-9 — Pistol to be delivered wrapped and unloaded--Violation as misdemeanor

Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

Part of Chapter 7: Firearms Control, South Dakota Codified Laws.

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Pistol to be delivered wrapped and unloaded

Full text of SDCL § 23-7-9

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.

SDCL § 23-7-9Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

Any pistol that is delivered shall be securely wrapped and shall be unloaded. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

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Questions this section answers

Is pistol to be delivered wrapped and unloaded a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Pistol to be delivered wrapped and unloaded is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 23-7-9.

Which South Dakota statute covers pistol to be delivered wrapped and unloaded?

Pistol to be delivered wrapped and unloaded is governed by SDCL § 23-7-9 (Pistol to be delivered wrapped and unloaded--Violation as misdemeanor).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.