South Dakota Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

What is the minimum age to purchase a handgun from a licensed dealer in South Dakota?

1. 18

2. 21

3. 25

4. No minimum age

The correct answer is: 21

The minimum age to purchase a handgun from a licensed dealer in South Dakota is 21. This is due to the Gun Control Act of 1968, which prohibits anyone under the age of 21 from purchasing a handgun from a licensed dealer. Option A is incorrect because 18 is the minimum age to purchase a rifle or shotgun from a licensed dealer, but not a handgun. Option C is also incorrect because although some states may have a higher minimum age for purchasing a handgun, the federal law sets the minimum age at 21. Option D is incorrect because there is a minimum age requirement for purchasing a handgun from a licensed dealer. It is important to note that this law only applies to purchasing from a licensed dealer, as private sales may not have a minimum age requirement in some states.