South Dakota Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

In South Dakota, who is responsible for ensuring that a firearm is stored in a manner that a child cannot gain access to it?

1. The child's parents

2. The firearm owner

3. The state government

4. Local police department

The correct answer is: The firearm owner

In South Dakota, the law requires the firearm owner to ensure that a firearm is safely stored so that a child cannot access it. This includes storing the firearm unloaded and in a locked container or with a locking device attached. The child's parents are responsible for teaching their child about firearm safety and not allowing them access, but ultimately the responsibility falls on the firearm owner. The state government may have laws or regulations regarding firearm storage, but it is not their responsibility to ensure that a child cannot access the firearm. The local police department may enforce the laws and regulations, but it is not their responsibility to ensure firearm storage in private homes.