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Pistol Permit Statistics

Review South Dakota totals for new and renewed permits, active permits by type, and calendar-year active-permit counts.

January 1 through December 31, 2025

New and renewed permits

Total new and renewed concealed pistol permits during calendar year 2025
Permit typeNumber issued or renewed
Enhanced2,078
Gold card159
Regular6,513
Total8,750

As of July 1, 2026

Active permits by type

Total active South Dakota concealed pistol permits as of July 1, 2026
Permit typeActive permits
Enhanced12,471
Gold card746
Regular39,132
Total52,349

As of December 31 Each Year

Total active permits by calendar year

Total active concealed pistol permits at the end of each calendar year
Calendar yearActive permits
202085,332
202166,156
202254,918
202345,662
202453,557
202553,509

Questions About the Data

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Secretary of State

Pistol Permit Office

Secretary of State
Attn: Permits
500 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501

Call 605-773-3537 or email [email protected].