South Dakota Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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What is South Dakota's stance on the 'Castle Doctrine'?

It does not recognize the Castle Doctrine

It recognizes the Castle Doctrine without a duty to retreat inside one's home

South Dakota recognizes the Castle Doctrine, which allows individuals to use deadly force against intruders without a duty to retreat inside one's home. This means that individuals are allowed to use lethal force to defend themselves and their property without first trying to escape or retreat. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe South Dakota's stance on the Castle Doctrine. Option A states that South Dakota does not recognize the Castle Doctrine, which is incorrect. Option C states that South Dakota recognizes the Castle Doctrine with a duty to retreat, which is also incorrect. And option D states that the Castle Doctrine only applies outside of one's home, which is also incorrect.

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It recognizes the Castle Doctrine with a duty to retreat

It only applies outside of one's home

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