South Dakota Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

In South Dakota, county sheriffs are responsible for issuing concealed carry permits. This is because they have jurisdiction over the entire county and are responsible for maintaining peace and order. The Department of Justice, local police department, and South Dakota Sheriff's Office may play a role in the application process, but ultimately it is the county sheriffs who have the authority to approve and issue concealed carry permits. Therefore, options A, B, and C are incorrect.