Is a Vermont Resident Permit Valid in South Dakota?

Why

• Vermont does not issue carry permits at all (vermont issues no carry permits to anyone, resident or non-resident — there is no permit system at all. vermont residents who need a permit recognized elsewhere must obtain a non-resident permit from another state that issues them) — there is no Vermont permit to recognize.

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).

Carry rules in South Dakota

Crossing into South Dakota swaps the rulebook. Here is what changes for a visiting carrier.

• No duty-to-inform provision appears in the Secretary of State's official Firearm Handbook or in SDCL chapter 23-7.
• South Dakota sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.
• South Dakota allows permitless concealed carry from age 18 for people who may legally possess a handgun, including eligible visitors.
• Permitless concealed carry under SDCL 23-7-7 applies statewide, including in vehicles, for residents and non-residents 18+ who may lawfully possess a pistol.

Off-limits places in South Dakota

• County courthouses (SDCL 22-14-23)
• The state capitol (SDCL 22-14-23; limited enhanced-permit exceptions)
• Elementary and secondary schools (SDCL 13-32-7)

Frequently asked questions

Is a Vermont resident permit valid in South Dakota?

Trick question: Vermont issues no carry permits to anyone, resident or not. Vermont residents who need reciprocity coverage buy a non-resident permit from another state and check that permit against South Dakota's rules.

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.

Does Vermont issue carry permits at all?

No — to anyone. Vermont has no carry-permit system; carry there is permitless. Vermont residents who want reciprocity coverage elsewhere obtain a non-resident permit from a state that issues one.