South Dakota Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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South Dakota is a 'shall issue' state for concealed carry permits. What does 'shall issue' mean?

Applicants must demonstrate a specific need for a permit
Permits are issued at the discretion of local authorities
Permits are issued to anyone who meets legal requirements
No permits are issued as carrying is universally allowed

The correct answer is: Permits are issued to anyone who meets legal requirements

'Permits are issued to anyone who meets legal requirements'. In a 'shall issue' state, the issuing authority must issue a permit to any applicant who meets the necessary requirements. This means that the state cannot use discretion or subjectivity in deciding who is eligible for a concealed carry permit. Options A and B are incorrect because they suggest that there are additional requirements or restrictions beyond legal ones. Option D is also incorrect because it implies that permits are not issued at all, which contradicts the definition of a 'shall issue' state.