South Dakota Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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What type of background check system is used for firearm purchases from licensed dealers in South Dakota?

State-run system
National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)
No background check required
Local police check

The correct answer is: National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)

The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) is used for firearm purchases from licensed dealers in South Dakota. This is the national system used by licensed firearm dealers to determine if a potential buyer is eligible to purchase a firearm. Option A, a state-run system, is incorrect because South Dakota uses the federal NICS system instead of a state-specific one. Option C, no background check required, is incorrect because all licensed dealers are required by federal law to conduct a background check before making a sale. Option D, local police check, is incorrect because the NICS system is a federal system and not conducted by local law enforcement agencies.