Governor's Conference on Economic Development
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Welcome to firearm-friendly South Dakota. The right to bear arms runs deep in our state, and we’ve continued to protect those rights since day one.
In South Dakota, we know that the best person to run your business is you, which is why we limit the regulatory restrictions imposed on residents and businesses alike (2nd lowest in the U.S.). We work hard to ensure that government red tape does not interfere in your operations, that our tax burdens are reasonable, and that we handle our finances responsibly, providing stability and the expectation that South Dakota’s business-friendly environment remains for generations to come.
Upholding the right to bear arms has been a South Dakota mainstay since statehood. It’s a right enshrined in our state constitution which has been repeatedly affirmed over generations by our lawmakers at both the state and federal levels.
In South Dakota, firearm legislation is designed to uphold Second Amendment protections while implementing reasonable measures to ensure public safety. This balanced approach is reflected in the state’s gun laws:
John Thune | A+ | 2022 Mike Rounds | A+ | 2020 Dusty Johnson | A+ | 2022
John Thune | A+ | 2024 Mike Rounds | A | 2024 Dusty Johnson | A+ | 2024
Katherine Kirby Business Development Representative Email: katherine.kirby@sdgoed.com Phone: (605) 400-0934
