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South Dakota Lawmakers Vote to Permit Concealed Pistols in Bars, Awaiting Governor’s Signature

PIERRE, SD — The South Dakota Legislature has passed House Bill 1218, a measure that would allow individuals to carry concealed pistols in establishments where more than half of the income is derived from the sale of alcoholic beverages. This bill seeks to repeal the existing prohibition on concealed firearms in such venues, a restriction…

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South Dakota Advances Campus Carry Bill, Allowing Concealed Guns at Public Colleges and Universities

PIERRE, SD — A bill that could significantly expand the right to carry concealed firearms on college campuses in South Dakota is now one step away from becoming law. Senate Bill 100, introduced by Senator Jim Voita, has cleared both chambers of the South Dakota Legislature and now awaits Governor Kristi Noem’s signature. If signed,…

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South Dakota Bill Aims to Restore Concealed Carry, Pepper Spray, and Stun Gun Rights on College Campuses

PIERRE, SD — A major step toward campus self-defense rights is underway in South Dakota as Senate Bill 100 moves through the legislature with strong support. This bill, introduced by Senator Voita, aims to prevent public colleges and technical institutions from prohibiting concealed carry by permit holders and ensures students and faculty have access to basic self-defense tools…

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Motorcyclist Fatally Shoots Two Men Wielding Bats, Injures Woman Pointing Gun in Mistaken Identity Altercation

SIOUX FALLS, SD — A confrontation at a gas station on the 7100 block of West 41st Street on Monday night resulted in the deaths of two men after an altercation involving firearms and baseball bats. The incident unfolded after a group mistakenly believed that a gathering of motorcyclists was responsible for a prior assault.…

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