South Dakota Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a regular concealed pistol permit in South Dakota?

1. 18 years old

2. 21 years old

3. 16 years old

4. 25 years old

The correct answer is: 21 years old

The minimum age requirement to apply for a regular concealed pistol permit in South Dakota is 21 years old. This is the age at which an individual is legally considered an adult and is eligible to obtain a concealed pistol permit. Option A is incorrect because 18 years old is the minimum age to legally purchase a handgun from a licensed dealer in South Dakota, but this does not necessarily correspond to the minimum age for obtaining a concealed pistol permit. Option C is incorrect because 16 years old is not the legal age of adulthood in South Dakota and therefore, individuals under this age are not eligible for a concealed pistol permit. Option D is incorrect because 25 years old is not the legal age of adulthood in South Dakota and is therefore not relevant to the minimum age requirement for a concealed pistol permit.