South Dakota § 23-7-58 Qualifying handgun course.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 23-7-58 — Qualifying handgun course.

South Dakota § 23-7-58

Title 23LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ch. 23-6FIREARMS CONTROL

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S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-58 (2026).

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A qualifying handgun course is any handgun course that is taught by a National Rifle Association certified instructor who also holds a current certificate of completion from the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation on the use of force. The qualifying handgun course must include instruction in each of the following:

(1)South Dakota law relating to firearms and the use of force;

(2)The basic concepts of the safe and responsible use of handguns;

(3)Self-defense principles; and (4) Live fire training including the firing of at least ninety-eight rounds of ammunition by the student.

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A qualifying handgun course is any handgun course that is taught by a National Rifle Association certified instructor who also holds a current certificate of completion from the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation on the use of force. The qualifying handgun course must include instruction in each of the following: (1) South Dakota law relating to firearms and the use of force; (2) The basic concepts of the safe and responsible use of handguns; (3) Self-defense principles; and (4) Live fire training including the firing of at least ninety-eight rounds of ammunition by the student.