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Is a Connecticut Non-Resident Permit Valid in South Dakota?

Recognized — and permitless carry appliesVerified 2026-08-08

Yes. South Dakota recognizes the Connecticut non-resident permit — and because South Dakota has permitless carry for adults 18+, a permit isn't strictly required for eligible carriers anyway.

Why

Official Firearm Handbook: 'The state of South Dakota recognizes any valid concealed pistol permit issued to a nonresident of South Dakota, according to the terms of its issuance in the state of its issue' — any state's permit qualifies as long as the holder is not a South Dakota resident (SD residents simply carry permitless).

The permit (Connecticut)

Permit
State Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers (Connecticut State Pistol Permit)
Issued by
Two-step - local police chief/chief executive officer issues a temporary state permit, then the DESPP Special Licensing and Firearms Unit issues the state permit
Issue policy
May-issue
Issued to non-residents?
Yes — A bona fide US resident with no Connecticut residence who holds a carry permit or license issued by another state or subdivision may apply directly to the DESPP commissioner for a non-resident Connecticut permit (CGS 29-28(f)); DESPP requires that non-resident applicants already hold a home-state carry permit.

The destination (South Dakota)

Recognition policy
Honors permits from all states
Permitless carry
Yes (18+)
Duty to inform
No (present permit on demand)
Magazine limit
No state limit

Carry rules in South Dakota

South Dakota's rules control while you're there. These are the ones travelers trip over most.

Off-limits places in South Dakota

See the full 50-state map for a Connecticut non-resident permit →

Frequently asked questions

Is a Connecticut non-resident permit valid in South Dakota?
Yes. South Dakota recognizes the Connecticut non-resident permit — and because South Dakota has permitless carry for adults 18+, a permit isn't strictly required for eligible carriers anyway.
Do I have to tell police in South Dakota that I am carrying?
No duty-to-inform provision appears in the Secretary of State's official Firearm Handbook or in SDCL chapter 23-7.
Does South Dakota limit magazine capacity?
South Dakota sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.
Can I carry in South Dakota without any permit?
South Dakota allows permitless concealed carry from age 18 for people who may legally possess a handgun, including eligible visitors.
Where does South Dakota publish its official reciprocity list?
South Dakota publishes its recognition policy on an official state page, linked in the sources on this page. That page is the authority — check it shortly before travel, because recognition lists change without much notice.

Official sources