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South Dakota More Free

Written by Daniel White

Friday, 24 February 2006

The state of South Dakota just became a little more free as their governor signed into law two bills restoring rights to law-abiding gun owners.

HB 1134 removes the duty to retreat when the victim of a violent attack. HB 1173 limits the authority of state agencies to restrict concealed carry by pistol permit holders.

Ohio lawmakers would do well to heed the example set by the myriad of states, including South Dakota, who are realizing that restricting the right to self-defense does nothing to deter lawlessness by those who have no inclination to follow the law in the first place.

(Click 'READ MORE' to continue...)

From the South Dakota Gun Owners website:

Pro-gun bills signed by Governor – CCW in parks rule change to be decided next week

South Dakota Gun Owners E-mail Alert
PO Box 3845, Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 737-5583
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.SDGO.org

Thursday, February 23, 2006

Congratulations once again to all who took action in support of the Right to Self-defense and CCW in parks bills. Thanks to your hard work, they will both become law on July 1, 2006.

Governor Rounds signed the self-defense bill (HB 1134) on Friday, Feb. 17. As many will recall, HB 1134 strengthens South Dakota’s existing self-defense laws and explicitly states that you do not have a duty to retreat from any place you have the right to be.

The concealed carry in parks bill (HB 1173) was signed by the Governor on Tuesday, Feb. 21. This bill limits the authority of state agencies to promulgate rules restricting concealed carry by pistol permit holders.

(For background on both these issues, click here)

Under the current administrative rules, not even folks who have a permit are allowed to carry a handgun for self-defense in any state park, campground, lakeside or recreational area. A change that would partially remedy this situation has been proposed. The following language would be added to the South Dakota Administrative Rules, Uses of Parks and Public Lands, chapter 41:03:01:16:

(5) An Individual who possesses a valid concealed pistol permit pursuant to SDCL 23-7-7 may carry a concealed pistol at any time.

By requiring the individual to obtain a government license before he can exercise his right to bear arms, this language stops short of recognizing the Right to Carry. However, it is definitely a step in the right direction.

The rule change will be considered at the Game, Fish and Parks Commission meeting on Thursday, March 2, one week from today. If you would like to voice your support, please email Chuck Schlueter with the GFP at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . He has been compiling the public input on this issue and will present it at the Commission meeting.

Written by Daniel White
Friday, 24 February 2006
The state of South Dakota just became a little more free as their governor signed into law two bills restoring rights to law-abiding gun owners. HB 1134 removes the duty to retreat when the victim of a violent attack. HB 1173 limits the authority of state agencies to restrict concealed carry by pistol permit holders. Ohio lawmakers would do well to heed the example set by the myriad of states, including South Dakota, who are realizing that restricting the right to self-defense does nothing to deter lawlessness by those who have no inclination to follow the law in the first place. (Click 'READ MORE' to continue...) From the South Dakota Gun Owners website: Pro-gun bills signed by Governor – CCW in parks rule change to be decided next week South Dakota Gun Owners E-mail Alert PO Box 3845, Rapid City, SD 57709 (605) 737-5583 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.SDGO.org Thursday, February 23, 2006 Congratulations once again to all who took action in support of the Right to Self-defense and CCW in parks bills. Thanks to your hard work, they will both become law on July 1, 2006. Governor Rounds signed the self-defense bill (HB 1134) on Friday, Feb. 17. As many will recall, HB 1134 strengthens South Dakota’s existing self-defense laws and explicitly states that you do not have a duty to retreat from any place you have the right to be. The concealed carry in parks bill (HB 1173) was signed by the Governor on Tuesday, Feb. 21. This bill limits the authority of state agencies to promulgate rules restricting concealed carry by pistol permit holders. (For background on both these issues, click here) Under the current administrative rules, not even folks who have a permit are allowed to carry a handgun for self-defense in any state park, campground, lakeside or recreational area. A change that would partially remedy this situation has been proposed. The following language would be added to the South Dakota Administrative Rules, Uses of Parks and Public Lands, chapter 41:03:01:16: (5) An Individual who possesses a valid concealed pistol permit pursuant to SDCL 23-7-7 may carry a concealed pistol at any time. By requiring the individual to obtain a government license before he can exercise his right to bear arms, this language stops short of recognizing the Right to Carry. However, it is definitely a step in the right direction. The rule change will be considered at the Game, Fish and Parks Commission meeting on Thursday, March 2, one week from today. If you would like to voice your support, please email Chuck Schlueter with the GFP at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . He has been compiling the public input on this issue and will present it at the Commission meeting.

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