South Dakota

The Law for Defending Yourself in Public in South Dakota

In the United States, the common law principle known as the "castle doctrine" allows individuals to use deadly force, if reasonable, to protect themselves...

Supreme Court case could lead to changes in South Dakota

(The Center Square) - A U.S. Supreme Court ruling could lead to a new South Dakota law that would prevent counties from keeping additional...

How South Dakota Ranks in Gun Manufacturing

Home to many of the world's largest gunmakers, the United States is a global leader in firearms production. Data from the Bureau of Alcohol,...

How Handgun Laws in South Dakota Compare to Other States

The debate over gun control in the United States has centered largely on assault-style rifles, like the AR-15. Surging in popularity in recent years,...

Serious crimes up slightly but overall crime rates down in South Dakota

(The Center Square) - Serious crimes increased slightly in South Dakota in 2022, but overall crime rates decreased, according to a report issued by...

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